Smoke-Free signs are found on Health Sciences Centre buildings and grounds.

Dr. Sande Harlos, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Medical Officer of Health,  with smoke-free sign at the Sherbrook Street entrance.

Want to Quit Smoking? 

If you are a smoker and would like to quit smoking, please see the list of resources available on the WRHA website at www.wrha.mb.ca  To access the resources, click on ‘Caring for Your Health’, then on ‘Preventing Illness’, then on ‘Smoking Cessation’.

Some people who have been thinking about quitting smoking may decide that now is the time to take action. There is lots of help available for those who want to quit smoking.

Here are just a few examples:

1. Telephone Support through Manitoba’s Smokers’ Helpline at 1-877-513-5333

The Canadian Cancer Society, MB Division, Smokers’ Helpline offers free counseling support by phone from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. 24 hour message service available.

2. Self-Help Materials — "One Step At A Time"

The Canadian Cancer Society, MB Division, offers a series of free booklets to help you quit smoking successfully.

The booklet called "for smokers who want to quit" is available at your worksite or by calling 774-7483 or 1-888-532-6982.

3. Online Help at Health Canada’s Website at www.gosmokefree.ca

Visit this website and click on "Quitting" on the toolbar to access a wide variety of information, links and interactive options.

4. Individual Counseling – "Kick Butt" at the Wellness Institute, Seven Oaks General Hospital

A comprehensive individual smoking cessation program that combines support, individual strategies, behavior change counseling and addiction treatment. For information, call 632-3927.

A longer list of resources is available on the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Website at www.wrha.mb.ca 

Click on Caring For Your Health on the tool bar at the top of the page, then on Preventing Illness, then on Smoking Cessation.

Some people quit smoking on their own with little or no help. But the odds of quitting successfully go way up if you have a Quit Plan. Here are some tips for setting your Quit Plan:

1. Set a QUIT DATE – pick a time when your stress level will be lower.

2. Get as much support information as you can. Or, join a group or seek one-on-one counseling.

3. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about using nicotine replacement (patch or gum) and Zyban when you quit — it doubles your chances of staying a non-smoker.

4. Get support from those around you – their encouragement and patience will help you over the rough spots.

5. Get active. Physical activity helps reduce the stresses of quitting, provides an activity to replace smoking, and contributes to a healthy new you. Want to Quit Smoking?