Chosun University Hospital Gwangju Smoking Cessation Support Center Reappointed as Smoking Cessation Assistance Project Agency

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Gwan-woo] Chosun University Hospital Gwangju Smoking Cessation Support Center announced on the 28th that it has been reselected for the 3rd phase of the regional smoking cessation private subsidy project through a public contest by the Ministry of Health and Welfare after completing phases 1 and 2 over the past six years.

The Gwangju Smoking Cessation Support Center has contributed to improving citizens' health by carrying out projects such as 'Smoking Cessation Camp and Visiting Smoking Cessation Services, Smoking Cessation Environment Creation Project.'

In particular, it has taken the lead in reducing the smoking rate among smokers in the Gwangju area and creating a smoke-free environment to reduce the damage caused by smoking.

The upcoming 3rd phase regional smoking cessation project (2021?2023) will provide new services in addition to existing projects (4 nights 5 days smoking cessation camp, smoking cessation projects targeting hospitalized patients, at-risk youth, women, disabled persons, and workers in small and medium-sized workplaces), including support and management of smoking cessation projects for low-income smokers and the local community.

Park Jong, director of the Gwangju Smoking Cessation Support Center, said, “The Gwangju Smoking Cessation Support Center will actively and effectively carry out the 3rd phase project to encourage smokers to quit smoking and create an environment conducive to smoking cessation, leading the way to build a ‘Tobacco-Free Healthy Gwangju.’”

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