Tobacco/Smoking Cessation

St. Luke's Respiratory Therapy Department provides one-on-one consultation with a certified tobacco cessation counselor for tobacco cessation. The curriculum includes information on nicotine replacement (gum and patches), stress reduction training, cognitive restructuring, social support and relapse prevention counseling.

For more information, fees and to set up an appointment, call 314-542-4888.

Quick Facts

It is estimated that 480,000 Americans die every year from the effects of cigarette smoking.
20% of all deaths in the United States each year are a result of smoking.
Lung cancer has surpassed breast cancer as the leading cause of cancer and deaths among women.
Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of cancer and death in men.

Additional Resources

Nicotine Anonymous Support Group
Every Monday (except holidays) • 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
For more information or to register for this free support group, call 636-394-2521 or 636-532-7320.

Freedom from Smoking® Online Course

Visit lung.org for resources to help you quit smoking at your own pace.

Missouri Tobacco Quit Line
Call 1-800-784-8669 to access telephone counseling and resource materials or visit quitnow.net/missouri.

St. Luke's Lung Cancer Screening Program
Recent research has found that a low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan can detect lung cancer in high-risk individuals who do not have symptoms. To find out if you are at risk and to schedule an appointment, call 314-205-6886.

Lung Cancer Screening Program >
National Cancer Institute
Visit smokefree.gov to access science-driven tools, information and support that has helped smokers quit.

The Center for Disease Control offers the How to Quit pamphlet in PDF format. Get it here. (PDF)

Looking for a smoke-free restaurant? Visit breatheeasymo.org for restaurants throughout the St. Louis area.