Quit Smoking Resources:
Put It Out Rockland offers programs to help you quit smoking along with low cost nicotine replacement products to increase your chance of being successful. Two formats are offered:
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Group Cessation Classes - a series of ten sessions that encourage behavior change and incorporate practical tips for quitting successfully in a supportive yet structured group atmosphere. Each session is approximately 1 1/2 hours.
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One on One - personalized cessation coaching consisting of three sessions with a cessation specialist who assists you in developing an individual quit plan tailored to your needs. Each session is approximately 1/2 hour.
All programs are available to Rockland County residents and employees . Call (845) 364-2651 for more information or visit www.putitoutrockland.com.
New York State Smoker’s Quitsite
1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) offers FREE starter kit of nicotine patches, gum or lozenges for eligible New York State smokers, trained Quitline Specialists offering help with quit plans, information about local stop smoking programs and informational taped messages.
Other Resources:
The American Cancer Society 1-800-227-2345 (available 24 hours a day/seven days a week) offers free information, programs, services, and community referrals to patients, survivors, and caregivers through every step of a cancer experience - so they can focus on getting well.
CancerCare is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer.
The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients. Para informacíon en español
NIHSeniorHealth makes aging-related health information easily accessible for family members and friends seeking reliable, easy to understand online health information. This site was developed by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the National Library of Medicine (NLM) both part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
MedlinePlus will direct you to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from the National Library of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health, and other government agencies and health-related organizations.
Hospitals
255 Lafayette Ave. (Route 59)
Suffern, New York 10901
(845) 368-5000
160 North Midland Avenue
Nyack, New York 10960
(845) 348-2000
The Appearance Center at Nyack Hospital offers a wide variety of specialized products designed to enhance the way you look during cancer treatment and recuperation.
(845) 348-8505
Please ask when visiting the center the type of health insurance accepted.
Sliding fee scale available to individuals who qualify.
No sick patient will be turned away for lack of ability to pay.
Translation available at health care centers.