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2015

Deerfield Valley Health Center

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Provider Resources For Smoking Cessation Counselling, Pierre Galea Jan 2015

Provider Resources For Smoking Cessation Counselling, Pierre Galea

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

Tobacco is still the leading cause of preventable death. The Vermont Department of Health has instituted smoking-related goals for "Healthy Vermonters 2020." One resource that is useful for providers who counsel patients to quit smoking is 802quits. Strategic utilization of this resource and implementation within the healthcare center, is invaluable for providers, and is an effective tool to reach patients and support them throughout their journey.