LAKEPORT >> Sutter Lakeside Hospital is partnering with the Department of Public Health to provide free cessation resources for tobacco users, education on the harmful effects of tobacco, free Quit Kits, and a raffle on Thursday, November 19th from 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. in the back of the hospital cafeteria.
Sutter Lakeside is proud to celebrate its commitment to a smoke-free healing environment by emphasizing its tobacco-free policies on the day of the annual American Cancer Society’s Great American Smoke Out. The Smoke Out is a national initiative that encourages smokers to quit tobacco use and seek support to stay committed to a tobacco-free lifestyle.
In Lake County, 20% of women and 25% of men smoke, according to the Institute for Health Metrics & Evaluation. The county rate for both lung cancer and death due to lung cancer is almost double California’s average. Smoking harms almost every organ in the body, increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, and accounts for 90% of all lung cancer mortalities and 80% of all chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) deaths.
“The hospital’s no smoking policy goes beyond state law,” said Siri Nelson, Chief Administrative Officer of Sutter Lakeside Hospital. “We strive to improve the quality of life for Lake County residents. We’re proud to partner with the Department of Public Health to provide resources to those who want to live a healthier life.”
