JEFFERSONVILLE —
This summer, the local tobacco control coalition for Clark County is promoting a statewide stop smoking contest known as “Quit Now Indiana.”
This year’s theme seeks to encourage tobacco users to use the summer months to “train” for their next quit attempt.
“Quitting tobacco takes planning. Setting up a training plan to drink plenty of water, exercise and eat healthy, are all tips to have a successful attempt to quit smoking”, says Annie Reiss the Clark County Tobacco Prevention coordinator.
Also consult your quit coach at the Indiana Tobacco Quitline, 1-800-QUIT-NOW for training tips that meet your needs.
The statewide contest is designed to encourage Hoosiers using tobacco products to make an attempt to quit now by offering them a chance to win cash prizes up to $2,500 for remaining tobacco-free for 31 days. The promotional contest is part of a larger statewide campaign known as Quit Now Indiana, linking tobacco users to cessation resources.
To be eligible to win, contestants must be 18 years or older, a legal resident of Indiana, a current tobacco user and stay tobacco free from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31. The registration period is now until Sept. 30. Contest winners will be drawn at random and will be tested to make sure they are tobacco-free to be eligible to claim a prizes.
To sign up locally for the contest, people can visit any one of the following locations or online at QuitNowIndiana.com and INShapeIndiana.org:
• Lois Kratz Wellness Center, 1319 Missouri Ave. Jeffersonville 812-285-5877
• Jeffersonville Township Public Library, 211 E. Court Ave.
• Clarksville library branch, 1312 Eastern Blvd.
• Clark County Courthouse, main lobby, Court Avenue, Jeffersonville
“There has never been a better time to quit”, said Jeffersonville Mayor Mike Moore. “Our local coalition is ready to help every Hoosier in our county who wants to quit, and be successful”
Local coalitions have been educating employers about the new state smoke free air law. The contest provides employers with a fun way to help their employees quit. The Quit Now Preferred Employer Network currently consists of more than 800 employers in Indiana committed to helping their employees quit tobacco use. Last year with the participation of the Preferred Network employers, the campaign reached more than 150 worksites with this great incentive to quit tobacco. Employers interested in participating in the Preferred Employer Network can request contest materials at QuitNowIndiana.com or for additional information, call 317-234-1787.
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