Oklahoma Hospital Association congratulates Ascension St. John Jane Phillips Medical Center in reducing tobacco use

Ascension St. John Jane Phillips Medical Center was recognized by the Oklahoma Hospital Association (OHA) for its efforts in reducing tobacco use.

OHA recognized 10 hospitals and clinic partners, including Jane Phillips Medical Center, at OHA Connect annual conference earlier this month for achieving notable benchmarks in reducing tobacco use in Oklahoma. Qualifying hospitals have implemented a permanent and standard best-practice protocol for identifying, counseling and referring individuals to the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline (OTH) for coaching support and nicotine replacement therapy. Jane Phillips Medical Center was recognized for their efforts in referring 500 patients to the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline.

Through effective healthcare provider-driven tobacco treatment services, OHA partner hospitals and clinics have referred 84,000 patients to the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline resulting in an estimated 28,500 years of life saved and $14.5 million dollars in reduced healthcare cost as well as personal spending on tobacco products.

For more information on the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, click here.

For more information on OHA, click here.

To learn more about Ascension St. John Health System, click here.