The deadline to pre-enroll in MSUās tobacco and nicotine cessation program, Breathe Easy, is quickly approaching. Breathe Easy combines a number of approaches, such asĀ behavioral support sessions and medical evaluations,Ā in order to help participants kick their tobacco and nicotine habits once and for all. Participants may elect to use conventional anti-smoking treatments or can attempt smoking cessation sans medication. In order to be eligible, participants must beĀ Ā MSU faculty,Ā academic/support staff, graduate student employees, or adult benefits-eligible family members.
This fallās pre-enrollment orientation date is scheduled for Wednesday, October 8. The event will run from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Olin Health Center Classroom (247). Ā In order to sign up for pre-enrollment, interested parties may register in person at 330 Olin Health Center, via phone atĀ 517-353-2596, or by email at health4u@msu.edu.
For more information, read the entire PDFĀ created by Health4U.
ARe off campus staff eligible for MSU support for programs to quit cigarette smoking ? I have a staff person who might be a candidate for this.
Hi Tom,
Yes, there are support options for off-campus employees, or they can attend the Breathe Easy program if they are able to travel to campus. For more information on off-campus employee options, please contact Health4U at 517-353-2596 or health4u@msu.edu.
Thank you!
Are temporary employees eligible to participate?
Hi Jennifer, in order to be eligible, an employee needs to be benefits-eligible or be the adult, benefits-eligible family member of an MSU faculty, staff, graduate student assistant or retiree. Feel free to contact Health4U at 517-353-2596 or health4u@msu.edu to find out what options may be available for temporary employees. Thank you!