During the last six months, the UW-CTRI regional outreach specialists had quite an impact, working with healthcare providers and others throughout the state to ensure every Wisconsin smoker who wants to quit can access the help they need. See below for a numerical breakdown.

“This is a terrific testament to our grassroots efforts to ensure that all smokers in Wisconsin can access treatment to help them quit,” said Lezli Redmond, UW-CTRI's statewide outreach director.

Tobacco-Treatment Training and/or
Technical Assistance.

 3,827 people
    222 different organizations across the state

Reaching Healthcare Providers.

 1,247 clinicians
      20 healthcare systems statewide

Training Healthcare Employers on How to Help
 Employees Quit Tobacco Use.

 19 sites statewide
           

Rural and Urban Outreach.

 102 rural sites statewide
   74 urban

Outreach to Low-Income Individuals.
 
 101 sites for people with low income
   76 sites working with uninsured residents

How does this work in the real world?
Read case studies on how hospitals and clinics across the state are helping patients quit. More