Heart & Vascular Services

Tobacco Treatment and Counseling Program at University Hospitals

Whether you smoke cigarettes, e-cigarettes or use smokeless tobacco, the UH Tobacco Treatment and Counseling Program offers individual behavioral counseling, medical supervision and numerous resources to assist you in quitting.

How to Enroll in the Program

Check with your insurance provider to confirm you are covered for a tobacco counseling service.

A referral is needed to enroll. Providers can place an order in the EMR, fax a completed referral form to 216-201-5134 or email the form to tobacco.treatment@UHhospitals.org.

Helping Patients Quit and Stay Tobacco-Free

Tobacco use is one of the most preventable causes of death in the United States. It can lead to an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and cancer, as well as vascular and lung disease.

Tobacco use is incredibly addictive, and ending dependence on it can be very difficult. Only a small percentage of people who try to stop using tobacco on their own are successful. Research shows you have a much greater chance of succeeding through a formal tobacco cessation program that combines behavior modification, education and quit aids.

What Happens When You Quit Smoking?

Regardless of your smoking history or age, there are many health benefits to quitting tobacco.

20 minutes

Blood pressure returns to baseline

8 hours

Blood carbon monoxide levels return to normal

24 hours

Risk of heart attack decreases

2 to 12 weeks

Circulation improves; lung function increases

1 to 9 months

Decreased cough, shortness of breath and fatigue

1 year

Risk of heart attack is cut in half

5 years

Risk of stroke is the same as that of a nonsmoker

10 years

Risk of cancer is half of that of a nonsmoker

15 years

Risk of coronary artery disease is the same as that of a nonsmoker

How Our Program Works

Many people want to know how to quit smoking successfully. Our specialists use a combination of evidence-based techniques which, when used together, have been shown to dramatically improve patient success.

Our team will develop a tailored treatment plan by:

Assessing your health in relation to quitting
Identifying and addressing behavioral aspects of tobacco use and potential barriers to successfully quitting
Determining which medications may help you reduce nicotine withdrawal symptoms and remain tobacco-free
Providing educational support, including relapse prevention

How to Enroll

Check with your insurance provider to confirm you are covered for a tobacco counseling service.

A referral is needed to enroll. Providers can place an order in the EMR, fax a completed referral form to 216-201-5134 or email the form to tobacco.treatment@UHhospitals.org.

Our team will then call you to schedule your first appointment at one of our locations:

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
11100 Euclid Ave., Mather Pavilion, Suite 1800
Cleveland, OH 44106

University Hospitals Fairlawn Health Center
3800 Embassy Parkway, Suite 220
Fairlawn, OH 44333

University Hospitals Medina Health Center
4001 Carrick Drive, Suite 140
Medina, OH 44256

University Hospitals Minoff Health Center
3909 Orange Place, Suite 3300
Orange Village, OH 44122

University Hospitals Portage Medical Center
6847 North Chestnut St., Suite 125
Ravenna, OH 44266

University Hospitals Westlake Health Center
960 Clague Rd., Suite 2300
Westlake, OH 44145

Contact Us

For more information or to schedule an appointment after you have a referral, call 216-896-1810.