Smoking Cessation Programs
Personalized Smoking Cessation Support
Monadnock Community Hospital is among a handful of New Hampshire hospitals offering Tobacco Counseling
Welcome to Monadnock Community Hospital’s Tobacco Counseling page. At MCH, we are deeply committed to improving the health and well-being of our community. Smoking is a critical issue that affects the health of individuals and our community as a whole. Our smoking cessation programs are designed to provide accessible, high-quality, and value-based support to those looking to quit smoking.
We understand that quitting smoking or vaping can be a challenging journey, but with the right resources and a strong support system, success is within reach. On this page, you’ll find information, resources, and guidance to help you take that first step toward a smoke-free life. We base our approach on science-based methods and are here to support you with compassion, collaboration, honesty, and respect.
Let’s begin this journey together.
Check with your insurance plan for coverage.
If you interested in our tobacco counseling please see your provider for a referral.
RESOURCE LINKS
Meet Our Team
Esther Moverman
Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist (CTTS)
Dawne Beamer
Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS)
Gabriela Trust
Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS)
Health Benefits of Quitting Smoking
Within minutes of smoking your last cigarette, your body begins to recover:
20 minutes after quitting
Your heart rate and blood pressure drop.
A few days after quitting
The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal.
2 weeks to 3 months after quitting
Your circulation improves and your lung function increases.
1 to 12 months after quitting
coughing and shortness of breath decrease, lungs start to regain normal function, risk of infection reduces
1 to 2 years after quitting
Your risk of heart attack drops dramatically.
5 to 10 years after quitting
Your risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, and voice box (larynx) is cut in half, stroke risk decreases.
10 years after quitting
Your risk of lung cancer is about half that of a person who is still smoking, risk of cancer of the bladder, esophagus, and kidney decreases.
15 years after quitting
Your risk of coronary heart disease is close to that of a non-smoker.
Source: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/tobacco/benefits-of-quitting-smoking-over-time.html
Array
(
[section_title] =>
[section_text] =>
[posts_selection] => auto_taxonomy_terms
[section_posts] => Array
(
[0] => WP_Post Object
(
[ID] => 39249
[post_author] => 9192204
[post_date] => 2024-10-30 17:59:29
[post_date_gmt] => 2024-10-30 21:59:29
[post_content] =>
[post_title] => Video: Pelvic Perspectives: Understanding Your Pelvic Health for a Better Quality of Life
[post_excerpt] =>
[post_status] => publish
[comment_status] => closed
[ping_status] => closed
[post_password] =>
[post_name] => pelvic-perspectives-understanding-pelvic-health-seminar-video
[to_ping] =>
[pinged] =>
[post_modified] => 2024-11-15 11:45:27
[post_modified_gmt] => 2024-11-15 16:45:27
[post_content_filtered] =>
[post_parent] => 0
[guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/fitness-for-life-seminar-video-2024-copy/
[menu_order] => 0
[post_type] => post
[post_mime_type] =>
[comment_count] => 0
[filter] => raw
)
[1] => WP_Post Object
(
[ID] => 39054
[post_author] => 9192204
[post_date] => 2024-09-23 15:06:47
[post_date_gmt] => 2024-09-23 19:06:47
[post_content] =>
[post_title] => Join Our Monthly Parkinson’s Support Group at Monadnock Community Hospital
[post_excerpt] =>
[post_status] => publish
[comment_status] => closed
[ping_status] => closed
[post_password] =>
[post_name] => join-our-monthly-parkinsons-support-group-at-monadnock-community-hospital
[to_ping] =>
[pinged] =>
[post_modified] => 2024-09-20 15:06:58
[post_modified_gmt] => 2024-09-20 19:06:58
[post_content_filtered] =>
[post_parent] => 0
[guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/?p=39054
[menu_order] => 0
[post_type] => post
[post_mime_type] =>
[comment_count] => 0
[filter] => raw
)
[2] => WP_Post Object
(
[ID] => 38147
[post_author] => 9192204
[post_date] => 2024-06-28 11:55:02
[post_date_gmt] => 2024-06-28 15:55:02
[post_content] =>
[post_title] => Heartfelt Stories - Breathing New Life: Bruce’s Journey to Independence
[post_excerpt] =>
[post_status] => publish
[comment_status] => closed
[ping_status] => closed
[post_password] =>
[post_name] => patient-stories-barsalou-2024
[to_ping] =>
[pinged] =>
[post_modified] => 2024-12-20 13:10:27
[post_modified_gmt] => 2024-12-20 18:10:27
[post_content_filtered] =>
[post_parent] => 0
[guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/?p=38147
[menu_order] => 0
[post_type] => post
[post_mime_type] =>
[comment_count] => 0
[filter] => raw
)
[3] => WP_Post Object
(
[ID] => 38360
[post_author] => 9192204
[post_date] => 2024-05-15 19:59:29
[post_date_gmt] => 2024-05-15 23:59:29
[post_content] =>
[post_title] => Key Statistics 2024
[post_excerpt] =>
[post_status] => publish
[comment_status] => closed
[ping_status] => closed
[post_password] =>
[post_name] => key-statistics-2024
[to_ping] =>
[pinged] =>
[post_modified] => 2024-08-27 16:25:19
[post_modified_gmt] => 2024-08-27 20:25:19
[post_content_filtered] =>
[post_parent] => 0
[guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/community-report-2024-copy/
[menu_order] => 0
[post_type] => post
[post_mime_type] =>
[comment_count] => 0
[filter] => raw
)
[4] => WP_Post Object
(
[ID] => 38384
[post_author] => 9192204
[post_date] => 2024-05-15 13:47:36
[post_date_gmt] => 2024-05-15 17:47:36
[post_content] =>
[post_title] => Innovating for Better Health: Monadnock Community Hospital's Latest Advancements 2024
[post_excerpt] =>
[post_status] => publish
[comment_status] => closed
[ping_status] => closed
[post_password] =>
[post_name] => mch-innovations-2024
[to_ping] =>
[pinged] =>
[post_modified] => 2024-08-27 17:01:50
[post_modified_gmt] => 2024-08-27 21:01:50
[post_content_filtered] =>
[post_parent] => 0
[guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/?p=38384
[menu_order] => 0
[post_type] => post
[post_mime_type] =>
[comment_count] => 0
[filter] => raw
)
[5] => WP_Post Object
(
[ID] => 37661
[post_author] => 9192204
[post_date] => 2024-04-23 15:15:17
[post_date_gmt] => 2024-04-23 19:15:17
[post_content] =>
[post_title] => Video: Parkinson's Disease Seminar: Understanding Symptoms and Treatment
[post_excerpt] =>
[post_status] => publish
[comment_status] => closed
[ping_status] => closed
[post_password] =>
[post_name] => parkisons-seminar-video-2024
[to_ping] =>
[pinged] =>
[post_modified] => 2024-12-17 14:01:41
[post_modified_gmt] => 2024-12-17 19:01:41
[post_content_filtered] =>
[post_parent] => 0
[guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/advance-directive-seminar-2024-copy/
[menu_order] => 0
[post_type] => post
[post_mime_type] =>
[comment_count] => 0
[filter] => raw
)
[6] => WP_Post Object
(
[ID] => 37642
[post_author] => 9192204
[post_date] => 2024-04-19 11:13:16
[post_date_gmt] => 2024-04-19 15:13:16
[post_content] =>
[post_title] => Celebrate Our New Outdoor Physical Therapy Space!
[post_excerpt] =>
[post_status] => publish
[comment_status] => closed
[ping_status] => closed
[post_password] =>
[post_name] => turf-grand-opening
[to_ping] =>
[pinged] =>
[post_modified] => 2024-12-02 11:23:29
[post_modified_gmt] => 2024-12-02 16:23:29
[post_content_filtered] =>
[post_parent] => 0
[guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/?p=37642
[menu_order] => 0
[post_type] => post
[post_mime_type] =>
[comment_count] => 0
[filter] => raw
)
[7] => WP_Post Object
(
[ID] => 37279
[post_author] => 9192204
[post_date] => 2024-02-23 11:10:22
[post_date_gmt] => 2024-02-23 16:10:22
[post_content] =>
[post_title] => Video: Perspectives on Cardiac Health: Nourishing Your Heart Seminar
[post_excerpt] =>
[post_status] => publish
[comment_status] => closed
[ping_status] => closed
[post_password] =>
[post_name] => cardiac-health-seminar-2024
[to_ping] =>
[pinged] =>
[post_modified] => 2024-11-15 11:59:34
[post_modified_gmt] => 2024-11-15 16:59:34
[post_content_filtered] =>
[post_parent] => 0
[guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/health-and-wellness-seminars-video-240111-copy/
[menu_order] => 0
[post_type] => post
[post_mime_type] =>
[comment_count] => 0
[filter] => raw
)
[8] => WP_Post Object
(
[ID] => 37208
[post_author] => 9192204
[post_date] => 2024-01-24 17:56:40
[post_date_gmt] => 2024-01-24 22:56:40
[post_content] =>
[post_title] => Heart Health Month
[post_excerpt] =>
[post_status] => publish
[comment_status] => closed
[ping_status] => closed
[post_password] =>
[post_name] => heart-health-month-2024
[to_ping] =>
[pinged] =>
https://vimeo.com/898176140
[post_modified] => 2024-07-19 18:57:51
[post_modified_gmt] => 2024-07-19 22:57:51
[post_content_filtered] =>
[post_parent] => 0
[guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/your-hospital-february-2024-copy/
[menu_order] => 0
[post_type] => post
[post_mime_type] =>
[comment_count] => 0
[filter] => raw
)
[9] => WP_Post Object
(
[ID] => 37149
[post_author] => 9192204
[post_date] => 2023-11-25 13:55:04
[post_date_gmt] => 2023-11-25 18:55:04
[post_content] => In a recent announcement, Monadnock Community Hospital revealed an innovative expansion to enhance its rehabilitation services. Faced with a growing demand and limited space within the Bond Wellness Center, the hospital has invested $300,000 in adding outdoor athletic turf and rubberized matting behind the center. The expansion, totaling 3,500 square feet, comes as a solution to accommodate a 23 percent increase in patients since 2018.
Read more: https://www.sentinelsource.com/healthlab/monadnock-community-hospital-adds-outdoor-space-for-rehabilitation-services/article_0a95e149-c2b0-5051-a2d4-d66ed3002037.html
[post_title] => In the News: MCH Adds Outdoor Space for Rehabilitation Services
[post_excerpt] =>
[post_status] => publish
[comment_status] => closed
[ping_status] => closed
[post_password] =>
[post_name] => turf-expansion-2023
[to_ping] =>
[pinged] =>
[post_modified] => 2024-08-27 17:09:59
[post_modified_gmt] => 2024-08-27 21:09:59
[post_content_filtered] =>
[post_parent] => 0
[guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/?p=37149
[menu_order] => 0
[post_type] => post
[post_mime_type] =>
[comment_count] => 0
[filter] => raw
)
[10] => WP_Post Object
(
[ID] => 37286
[post_author] => 9192204
[post_date] => 2023-11-06 11:48:48
[post_date_gmt] => 2023-11-06 16:48:48
[post_content] =>
[post_title] => Video: Shoulder Wellness: Injury Prevention Seminar
[post_excerpt] =>
[post_status] => publish
[comment_status] => closed
[ping_status] => closed
[post_password] =>
[post_name] => injury-prevention-shoulder-wellness-video
[to_ping] =>
[pinged] =>
[post_modified] => 2024-11-15 12:00:46
[post_modified_gmt] => 2024-11-15 17:00:46
[post_content_filtered] =>
[post_parent] => 0
[guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/health-and-wellness-seminars-video-231107-copy/
[menu_order] => 0
[post_type] => post
[post_mime_type] =>
[comment_count] => 0
[filter] => raw
)
[11] => WP_Post Object
(
[ID] => 37288
[post_author] => 9192204
[post_date] => 2023-10-13 12:01:31
[post_date_gmt] => 2023-10-13 16:01:31
[post_content] => Part of the Health & Wellness Seminars at Monadnock Community Hospital (MCH)
Common Shoulder Problems and At-Home Solutions Seminar
October 12, 2023 at Monadnock Community Hospital
Presenter: Dr. Shawn P. Harrington, MD, FAAPMR
Part of the Health & Wellness Seminars at Monadnock Community Hospital (MCH)
Dr. Harrington has been this community’s Physiatrist and Musculoskeletal Specialist at Monadnock Orthopaedic Associates for the past two decades. He will review common shoulder pains we all experience, some options for self-care, and reasons to seek medical consultation. This workshop is directed toward anyone with interest in or personal experience with shoulder pain, whether from wear-and-tear, an old injury, athletics, or aging. Interactive discussion is welcome.
Dr. Harrington’s practice as a board-certified Musculoskeletal Physician is grounded in thorough diagnostic evaluation and treatment with 20 years of experience. He seeks to define a problem and then offers options and choices to guide patients toward a course of treatment all parties can agree on, leading to the best possible outcome. Recognizing that not every first choice leads to success, he establishes plans with patients that help bring about their goals.
Learn more about Dr Shawn P Harrington
Learn more about Monadnock Orthopaedic Associates
At Monadnock Community Hospital, we are dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of our community. This seminar is just one way we strive to elevate the health of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care.
Learn more about the Health and Wellness Seminars at MCH
Watch more videos of our seminars
Background audio: Ten Minutes of Ambient Piano Relaxation by Music_For_Videosfrom Pixabay
[post_title] => Video: Common Shoulder Problems and At-Home Solutions Seminar with Dr. Shawn P. Harrington 2023
[post_excerpt] =>
[post_status] => publish
[comment_status] => closed
[ping_status] => closed
[post_password] =>
[post_name] => common-shoulder-problems-and-at-home-solutions
[to_ping] =>
[pinged] =>
[post_modified] => 2024-11-15 12:07:09
[post_modified_gmt] => 2024-11-15 17:07:09
[post_content_filtered] =>
[post_parent] => 0
[guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/health-and-wellness-seminars-video-231012-copy/
[menu_order] => 0
[post_type] => post
[post_mime_type] =>
[comment_count] => 0
[filter] => raw
)
[12] => WP_Post Object
(
[ID] => 37290
[post_author] => 9192204
[post_date] => 2023-09-15 12:05:16
[post_date_gmt] => 2023-09-15 16:05:16
[post_content] =>
[post_title] => Video: Taking Care of Your Spine with Ryan Griffiths September 2023
[post_excerpt] =>
[post_status] => publish
[comment_status] => closed
[ping_status] => closed
[post_password] =>
[post_name] => taking-care-of-your-spine-seminar
[to_ping] =>
[pinged] =>
[post_modified] => 2024-09-10 11:54:16
[post_modified_gmt] => 2024-09-10 15:54:16
[post_content_filtered] =>
[post_parent] => 0
[guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/health-and-wellness-seminars-video-230131-copy-copy/
[menu_order] => 0
[post_type] => post
[post_mime_type] =>
[comment_count] => 0
[filter] => raw
)
[13] => WP_Post Object
(
[ID] => 38296
[post_author] => 9192204
[post_date] => 2023-05-15 11:11:18
[post_date_gmt] => 2023-05-15 15:11:18
[post_content] =>
[post_title] => Key Statistics 2023
[post_excerpt] =>
[post_status] => publish
[comment_status] => closed
[ping_status] => closed
[post_password] =>
[post_name] => key-statistics-2023
[to_ping] =>
[pinged] =>
[post_modified] => 2024-08-01 15:47:17
[post_modified_gmt] => 2024-08-01 19:47:17
[post_content_filtered] =>
[post_parent] => 0
[guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/?p=38296
[menu_order] => 0
[post_type] => post
[post_mime_type] =>
[comment_count] => 0
[filter] => raw
)
[14] => WP_Post Object
(
[ID] => 38346
[post_author] => 9192204
[post_date] => 2023-05-15 10:52:06
[post_date_gmt] => 2023-05-15 14:52:06
[post_content] =>
[post_title] => Heartfelt Stories - Cause for Celebration: Garry Peyton's Story
[post_excerpt] =>
[post_status] => publish
[comment_status] => closed
[ping_status] => closed
[post_password] =>
[post_name] => patient-stories-peyton-2022
[to_ping] =>
[pinged] =>
[post_modified] => 2024-08-22 09:55:40
[post_modified_gmt] => 2024-08-22 13:55:40
[post_content_filtered] =>
[post_parent] => 0
[guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/?p=38346
[menu_order] => 0
[post_type] => post
[post_mime_type] =>
[comment_count] => 0
[filter] => raw
)
[15] => WP_Post Object
(
[ID] => 38803
[post_author] => 9192204
[post_date] => 2022-04-24 08:49:39
[post_date_gmt] => 2022-04-24 12:49:39
[post_content] =>
[post_title] => Key Statistics 2022
[post_excerpt] =>
[post_status] => publish
[comment_status] => closed
[ping_status] => closed
[post_password] =>
[post_name] => key-statistics-2022
[to_ping] =>
[pinged] =>
[post_modified] => 2024-08-21 08:59:46
[post_modified_gmt] => 2024-08-21 12:59:46
[post_content_filtered] =>
[post_parent] => 0
[guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/key-statistics-2023-copy/
[menu_order] => 0
[post_type] => post
[post_mime_type] =>
[comment_count] => 0
[filter] => raw
)
[16] => WP_Post Object
(
[ID] => 38774
[post_author] => 9192204
[post_date] => 2022-04-16 14:14:05
[post_date_gmt] => 2022-04-16 18:14:05
[post_content] =>
[post_title] => Heartfelt Stories - The Right Team, The Right Place, The Right Choice: Rudi’s Journey
[post_excerpt] =>
[post_status] => publish
[comment_status] => closed
[ping_status] => closed
[post_password] =>
[post_name] => patient-stories-flik-2022
[to_ping] =>
[pinged] =>
[post_modified] => 2024-09-17 14:25:57
[post_modified_gmt] => 2024-09-17 18:25:57
[post_content_filtered] =>
[post_parent] => 0
[guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/patient-stories-shuster-2024-copy/
[menu_order] => 0
[post_type] => post
[post_mime_type] =>
[comment_count] => 0
[filter] => raw
)
[17] => WP_Post Object
(
[ID] => 38804
[post_author] => 9192204
[post_date] => 2021-04-15 11:50:32
[post_date_gmt] => 2021-04-15 15:50:32
[post_content] =>
[post_title] => Heartfelt Stories - All the Comforts of Home: David's Story
[post_excerpt] =>
[post_status] => publish
[comment_status] => closed
[ping_status] => closed
[post_password] =>
[post_name] => patient-stories-lang-2021
[to_ping] =>
[pinged] =>
[post_modified] => 2024-08-29 09:59:17
[post_modified_gmt] => 2024-08-29 13:59:17
[post_content_filtered] =>
[post_parent] => 0
[guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/patient-stories-delpapa-2024-copy/
[menu_order] => 0
[post_type] => post
[post_mime_type] =>
[comment_count] => 0
[filter] => raw
)
[18] => WP_Post Object
(
[ID] => 38832
[post_author] => 9192204
[post_date] => 2018-04-16 17:39:27
[post_date_gmt] => 2018-04-16 21:39:27
[post_content] =>
[post_title] => Heartfelt Stories - Never Better: Peter's Path to Recovery
[post_excerpt] =>
[post_status] => publish
[comment_status] => closed
[ping_status] => closed
[post_password] =>
[post_name] => patient-stories-russell-2018
[to_ping] =>
[pinged] =>
[post_modified] => 2024-09-17 14:20:24
[post_modified_gmt] => 2024-09-17 18:20:24
[post_content_filtered] =>
[post_parent] => 0
[guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/patient-stories-delpapa-2024-copy/
[menu_order] => 0
[post_type] => post
[post_mime_type] =>
[comment_count] => 0
[filter] => raw
)
[19] => WP_Post Object
(
[ID] => 38852
[post_author] => 9192204
[post_date] => 2016-04-15 13:08:57
[post_date_gmt] => 2016-04-15 17:08:57
[post_content] =>
[post_title] => QUIT 2b FIT: Your Comprehensive Path to Becoming Smoke-Free
[post_excerpt] =>
[post_status] => publish
[comment_status] => closed
[ping_status] => closed
[post_password] =>
[post_name] => quit-2b-fit-2016
[to_ping] =>
[pinged] =>
[post_modified] => 2024-08-22 13:32:26
[post_modified_gmt] => 2024-08-22 17:32:26
[post_content_filtered] =>
[post_parent] => 0
[guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/?p=38852
[menu_order] => 0
[post_type] => post
[post_mime_type] =>
[comment_count] => 0
[filter] => raw
)
)
[posts_limit] => -1
[post_type] => post
[taxonomy] => tag
[terms] => rehabilitation, pulmonary fitness, smoking, quit smoking
[section_id] => post-grid-6
)
[post_title] => In the News: MCH Adds Outdoor Space for Rehabilitation Services
[post_excerpt] =>
[post_status] => publish
[comment_status] => closed
[ping_status] => closed
[post_password] =>
[post_name] => turf-expansion-2023
[to_ping] =>
[pinged] =>
[post_modified] => 2024-08-27 17:09:59
[post_modified_gmt] => 2024-08-27 21:09:59
[post_content_filtered] =>
[post_parent] => 0
[guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/?p=37149
[menu_order] => 0
[post_type] => post
[post_mime_type] =>
[comment_count] => 0
[filter] => raw
)
[10] => WP_Post Object
(
[ID] => 37286
[post_author] => 9192204
[post_date] => 2023-11-06 11:48:48
[post_date_gmt] => 2023-11-06 16:48:48
[post_content] =>
[post_title] => Video: Shoulder Wellness: Injury Prevention Seminar
[post_excerpt] =>
[post_status] => publish
[comment_status] => closed
[ping_status] => closed
[post_password] =>
[post_name] => injury-prevention-shoulder-wellness-video
[to_ping] =>
[pinged] =>
[post_modified] => 2024-11-15 12:00:46
[post_modified_gmt] => 2024-11-15 17:00:46
[post_content_filtered] =>
[post_parent] => 0
[guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/health-and-wellness-seminars-video-231107-copy/
[menu_order] => 0
[post_type] => post
[post_mime_type] =>
[comment_count] => 0
[filter] => raw
)
[11] => WP_Post Object
(
[ID] => 37288
[post_author] => 9192204
[post_date] => 2023-10-13 12:01:31
[post_date_gmt] => 2023-10-13 16:01:31
[post_content] => 
At Monadnock Community Hospital, we are dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of our community. This seminar is just one way we strive to elevate the health of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care.
)
[_extra_sidebar_content_0_content] => Array
(
[0] => field_5b1ac5808389e
)
[extra_sidebar_content] => Array
(
[0] => 1
)
[_extra_sidebar_content] => Array
(
[0] => field_5b1ac5628389c
)
[_yoast_indexnow_last_ping] => Array
(
[0] => 1725454867
)
[page_sections_5_section_title] => Array
(
[0] =>
)
[_page_sections_5_section_title] => Array
(
[0] => field_5ada5134d3021
)
[page_sections_5_wysiwyg] => Array
(
[0] =>