Kennedy Yalamanchili, M.D. F.A.C.S.

• There are medication treatments, like Chantix that can be prescribed by your primary care physician. Chantix binds to the nicotine receptor in your brain and has shown to be very effective in helping patients quit smoking. Whether you are preparing for surgery or just thinking about quitting, free help is always available.​

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• ​Christiana Care offers a free smoking cessation program.

​​The face-to-face smoking-cessation program helps you identify situations that trigger you to smoke and develop strategies to kick the habit. A trained smoking cessation counselor meets with you three times in a month to help you plan for a tobacco-free life. The counselor also evaluates health problems you may experience from ending your addiction to nicotine and the effectiveness of nicotine replacement products you can use to help you quit.

• To register for the three-session class, call 800-693-2273. Once registered, you will be directed to call the Delaware Quitline at 866-409-1858 to have your class materials sent to you. For additional information, call 302-623-4661.

• Located at Christiana Care Helen F. Graham Cancer Center

4701 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19713

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• Bayhealth offers a free smoking cessation program.

A seven week program that offers support and guidance to quit using all tobacco products. This series offers strategies to improve your lifestyle through behavior modification, diet, stress reduction, exercise, and nicotine replacement therapy.

• To register call 1-877-453-7107. For questions and more information, contact Terry Towne, MSN, RN-BC, NE-BC Clinical Educator 302-744-6724

• Located at Bayhealth Outpatient Center.

Smyrna 315-401 North Carter Road Smyrna, DE 19977

 

 

 

• Delaware Division of Public Health offers a smoking quit line to receive either telephone or face-to-face counseling from a tobacco specialist who will assess your needs, explore cessation options and determine the best treatment plan for you. Call 1866-409-1858 for more information.

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•  By calling 1-800-QuitNow, you can connect with trained specialists who will provide advice along with a customized plan to help you quit.