Lung cancer remains one of the most common and serious cancers in the United States, with an estimated 229,000 new cases expected to be diagnosed this year. It is also the leading cause of cancer-related death among both men and women nationwide. In recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November, UAB Employee Wellness is committed to supporting employees interested in learning more about lung cancer prevention, early detection, risk reduction, and overall lung health.
Join UAB Employee Wellness for Love Your Lungs on Thursday, November 19, 7-9 a.m. in the UAB Hospital North Pavilion 2nd Floor Atrium. This annual event invites UAB employees, students and members of the community to learn more about the importance of lung health and resources available for those looking to quit. Plus...
- Meet community partners including the O'Neal Cancer Center, UAB Lung Health Center, American Cancer Society, and more.
- Snap a pic with the 17-foot Inflatable Lungs and check out the inflatable lung exhibit.
- Grab a free cup of coffee from Red Cat Coffee.
- Explore a variety of educational resources and win prizes on the Wheel of Wellness.
Love Your Lungs is held each November in recognition of Great American Smokeout, the American Cancer Society’s annual event encouraging tobacco users to make the third Thursday in November the day they start their journey toward a healthier, smoke-free life.
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To learn more about the risks of cigarette, vape and tobacco use, as well as the tools and resources available to help support you in a healthier lifestyle, explore the resources below.
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Tobacco Cessation Resources
Here are few ways to get started on your tobacco-free journey...- Tobacco Cessation Resources for UAB Employees: The UAB Employee Assistance and Counseling Center offers four free tobacco counseling sessions, either in one-on-one or group sessions. Visit the EACC online, or call 205-934-2281 for more information.
- UAB Medicine Smoking Cessation: Quitting tobacco is hard. UAB Medicine wants to help you kick the habit. Learn how you or a loved one may benefit from quitting.
- QuitNow Alabama: The Alabama Tobacco Quitline offers free coaching and a personalized quit plan, a five-call program, a completion certificate and up to eight weeks of free nicotine patches, based on eligibility. Contact 1-800-QUIT-NOW or learn more at quitnowalabama.com.
Discontinuation of Tobacco Surcharge
UAB faculty and staff enrolling in a UAB medical plan must declare whether they are a tobacco user, and a fee will be assessed accordingly. Cessation resources and discounted products are available to UAB employees; as part of the UAB employee benefits packages, tobacco cessation products are available at no co-pay with the annual limit of two 12-week cycles of treatment. If tobacco users would like the $50/month surcharge discontinued, they must complete the four-week EACC Tobacco Cessation course.
See the UAB Tobacco Surcharge FAQs for more information.
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Tobacco Use Policy for UAB Employees
The use of tobacco or smoking-related products is prohibited within all buildings, facilities, vehicles, and spaces (including covered walkways, covered parking, parking lots, commons, parks, and campus greens) that are owned, rented, leased, or otherwise controlled by the University and otherwise in accordance with city ordinance. Visit the UAB Policies and Procedures Library to read the complete UAB Nonsmoking Policy. -
Healthy Handouts
- The True Cost of Smoking
- Benefits of Quitting
- Annual Lung Cancer Screening: Who is Most at Risk
- Annual Lung Cancer Screening: Early Detection Matters
- Annual Lung Cancer Screening: Recognize the Value
- Patient Screening Guide: What you should know before, during and after
- Benefits of Screening
- Reducing Mortality with LDCT Lung Screening