Franciscan Health achieves Platinum Level status from Quit Now Indiana for smoking cessation
Franciscan
Health recently was recognized for achieving Quit Now Indiana Champion Platinum
Level status for smoking cessation.
The
recognition encompasses all of the Franciscan hospitals in Indiana: Carmel,
Crawfordsville, Crown Point, Dyer, Indianapolis, Lafayette, Michigan City,
Mooresville, Munster, Orthopedic Hospital (Carmel) and Rensselaer.
A
Quit Now Indiana Champion is a health system, medical provider, or employer
that values and promotes Quit Now Indiana Tobacco Treatment Services.
Franciscan is one of only four health systems in Indiana to achieve Quit Now
Indiana Champion Platinum Level status.
“This
recognition highlights the ongoing dedication of our organization and
commitment of countless employees focused on prioritizing health and wellness
for individuals and communities we serve,” said Beth Segal, director of
clinical services and hospice at Franciscan Health.
Quit
Now Indiana Champions are leading the way in helping Hoosiers end their tobacco
use and begin recovery. The levels are designated by the health system’s number
of referrals to Quit Now Indiana, as well as having 100 percent tobacco-free
grounds policy that protects all from secondhand smoke, promotes a healthy
environment and a tobacco treatment policy or workflow.
“Everyone
deserves the opportunity to be as healthy as possible,” said Irene Boone
Phillips, program coordinator for Tobacco Prevention & Cessation Coalition
at Franciscan Health. “Tobacco products are the only consumer products on the
market that cause disease and death when used as intended. Receiving the Quit
Now Indiana Platinum status affirms Franciscan Health’s commitment to saving
lives and helping the communities we serve recover from nicotine addiction.”
The
Quit Now Indiana (QNI) Champions Program was launched to promote Quit Now
Indiana Tobacco Treatment services, encourage evidence-based health system
change strategies, and recognize health systems, medical providers, and
employers that champion Quit Now Indiana and other Tobacco Treatment elements.
Learn more about Quit Now Indiana.
