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Help to Quit

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Manatee YourChoice Tobacco Cessation Program offers numerous, FDA-approved tobacco cessation aids at no cost to assist members in their cessation efforts.

Research demonstrates that coaching in combination with an effective tobacco cessation aid, greatly improves the likelihood of a success at quitting.

All Members, regardless of plan level, have access to the following cessation tools:

  • One-on-One Tobacco Cessation Coaching – Contact Claribel Gill to learn more. 941-748-4501, x6408
  • Cessation Aids - Contact Vanessa Rene with any questions. 941-748-4501, x6406
  • Apps to Help Quit Smoking
  • Programs to Help Quit Smoking or Dipping
Click Here to find cessation programs to help you quit.

 

 

 

 

Vanessa Rene, CPhT-Adv, RPhT

Benefit Systems Analyst

Vanessa Rene began her career in the medical field with the US Navy as a hospital corpsman and has been a Certified Pharmacy Technician since 2009. She holds an Advanced Pharmacy Technician Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board and is registered with the State of Florida. Vanessa has a bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration with a focus on Health Information Management, and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration. 

Vanessa Rene