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.
