The Oklahoma Hospital Association (OHA) is encouraging quitting tobacco use during the annual Quit Week, Jan. 24-31, as part of the OK to Quit campaign. OK to Quit is an effort aimed at reducing the leading cause of preventable death in Oklahoma by helping tobacco users quit.
“Quitting tobacco is the most impactful thing you can do for your health. It’s never too late to quit and there are readily available tools and support systems to help you succeed including medication options, talking to your provider and utilizing the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline,” said OHA President Rich Rasmussen.
“Of the many health challenges that Oklahomans face, quitting tobacco is one of the hardest but most important things they can do to improve their health. This is a part of a continued effort by the OHA to improve health and healthcare in Oklahoma,” he said.
The OK to Quit campaign utilizes social media outreach to spread positive, motivational messages on Facebook, X and Instagram. These posts connect tobacco users with free resources while fostering a supportive online community to encourage and sustain their quit journey.
OK to Quit invites all Oklahomans to participate in Quit Week by sharing their quit stories, supporting loved ones in their journey and spreading awareness about available cessation resources. Together, we can make strides toward a healthy, tobacco-free Oklahoma.
For more information on Quit Week and the OK to Quit campaign, visit oktoquit.com or contact Kelly Willingham at kwillingham@ okoha.com. — About the OHA
The Oklahoma Hospital Association is the voice of hospitals in Oklahoma. Established in 1919, the OHA represents more than 130 hospitals and health systems across the state. OHA’s primary objective is to promote the health and welfare of all Oklahomans by leading and assisting its member organizations in providing high quality, safe and valued healthcare services to their communities. The OHA also believes hospitals play a vital role in helping to advance the overall state of health for their patients and the public at-large.
