Chosun University Hospital Successfully Concludes First Smoking Cessation Camp Since COVID-19

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Chosun University Hospital Gwangju Smoking Cessation Support Center (Director Park Jong) announced on the 19th that it successfully completed the first 'Specialized Treatment Smoking Cessation Camp' for heavy smokers since COVID-19 from the 13th to the 17th.

The Chosun University Hospital Smoking Cessation Camp is currently conducting its second phase (2018-2020) following the first phase (2015-2017).

It is operated by regional smoking cessation centers designated one per each of the 17 cities and provinces nationwide as part of the Ministry of Health and Welfare's regional smoking cessation private subsidy project.

The recently conducted specialized treatment smoking cessation camp was safely held by conducting COVID-19 tests on the 11th before admission to prevent COVID-19.

Various programs including health checkups such as lung CT scans, pulmonary function tests, body composition analysis, smoking cessation education and special lectures, smoking cessation counseling, and emotional relaxation programs were provided free of charge.

Additionally, even after completing the smoking cessation camp, smoking cessation counseling and follow-up care will be provided for six months, and successful quitters will be awarded health products worth 50,000 KRW and a commemorative success frame.

Director Park Jong stated, “Until the end of COVID-19, we will conduct COVID-19 tests and comply with infection prevention rules such as wearing masks and hand washing to ensure a safe smoking cessation camp.”

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