Employee Smoking Cessation Program
The Student Health Care Center (SHCC) joins the University’s Employee Assistance (EAP) Program and the University of Florida Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) in offering UF employees a comprehensive smoking cessation program. All UF employees interested in quitting smoking, including those that are OPS, are encouraged to learn more about this new program.
Printable version of the Program Specifics.
The seven (7) week one- hour- per- week program will consist of three components: education, group support and medical oversight with pharmaceutical smoking cessation medications including Chantix®, Bupropion (Zyban® generic), and nicotine replacement patches. Discounted medications will be available under the prescription and management of a skilled medical provider. There will be no cost for attending the smoking cessation classes and medications prescribed to assist with cessation attempts will be significantly discounted.
Spouses and partners are encouraged to participate with the employee as successful quitting is dramatically increased when partners quit together. There will be a flat fee of $100 for spouse/partner participation.
UF employees eligible to register for this program must:
- Have a strong desire and commitment to quit smoking.
- Be willing to participate in the seven (7) week one hour-per-week program during their lunch hour.
- Have the support of their immediate supervisor to attend the seven week program.
- Make every attempt to attend the weekly group meetings.
- Complete a personal medical history disclosing all chronic health problems and medications taken.
- Consent to notifying their primary medical provider of their participation in the program.
- Purchase discounted medications only at the SHCC pharmacy.
- Agree to be contacted for medical and/or quit coaching follow-up.
- Complete a confidential survey (via email or telephone) about the Program at 3, 6, and 12 months after quitting.
In addition, spouses or partners of UF employees eligible to register for this program can also participate.
- Spouses/partners must pay $100 for the 7 week smoking cessation program.
- Spouses/partners will also be able to receive discounted medications to assist in cessation attempt.
- Spouses/partners must agree to all the terms listed above.
The groups will be limited to 20 participants. So, sign up early if you are interested in participating!
You must also complete a medical history prior to the first meeting. The first session will include meeting with a medical provider and conducting brief medical exam.
If you have further questions about this program, contact Jane Cullen at 352-392-1161 ext. 1-4217.
