Tobacco Cessation Programs
KanUquit Program
KanUquit is a a six-week cessation (tobacco products and nicotine derivatives) program for students, faculty and staff.
- Week 1 - Assess Readiness to Quit
- Week 2 - Decision to Quit
- Week 3 - Establish a Quit Date
- Week 4 - Your Quit Date
- Week 5 - Staying Tobacco Free
- Week 6 - Reflection and Evaluation
STUDENTS - KanUquit is provided by the Health Education Resource Office and is covered by the Wellness Fee. Nicotine replacement therapy is available at an additional cost.
FACULTY & STAFF - KanUquit is provided by Watkins Health Services and costs $100, which includes a 1-month supply of nicotine replacement therapy (choice of gum or patch). To participate, email Patty Quinlan at pquinlan@ku.edu.
Nicotine replacement therapy products can be purchased in Watkins Health Services Pharmacy.
Additional Cessation Resources
The State Employee Health Plan/HealthQuest offers a Tobacco Cessation program and Health Coaching for eligible faculty and staff and covered spouses. For more information, log into your HealthQuest portal and click on "Incentives & Wellness" or call (785)-783-4080.