Tobacco Cessation for Faculty & Staff
KanUquit Program
KanUquit is a six-week vaping and nicotine cessation 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
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.
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.
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.