The fax referral program is designed to help improve the health and well-being of Iowans by helping smokers quit or remain smoke-free by increasing the number of individuals who receive smoking cessation counseling.

Research indicates that physician's referral of patients to smoking cessation programs is associated with a significantly higher participant rate, than simply telling patients to quit smoking. We know your time with a patient is limited which is why the fax referral system is so beneficial. The fax referral system emphasizes the 3 A's, Ask, Advise, and Refer. It's three minutes and is done in just three easy steps. Take a look at what the 3 A's entail here.

If the patient is interested in quitting and wants more information about Quitline Iowa, they simply fill out the form and then you or your staff faxes the form to Quitline Iowa. Quitline Iowa takes care of the rest!

Fax referral also relieves the patients of the responsibility of initiating services. As the healthcare provider you will receive information and updates about your patient and their progress with Quitline.

CITP can come in to your office and provide a short, 15 minute training to your staff on the Fax Referral Program. We can also provide your office with all the tools and resources to implement this easy and beneficial program. Just Contact Us if you are interested.

If you would like to see what the fax referral form looks like, or to download a copy CLICK HERE.

Quitline Iowa is a free, phone based, tobacco cessation resource for all Iowans. We can provide your clinic with Quitline Iowa brochures so you can always have them on hand. To learn more about Quitline Iowa check out our Quitting Resources page.

When looking for answers to lung health questions, the American Lung Association Helpline will provide you with immediate, clear, and accurate information. If you, or your patient, have questions about lung health issues registered nurses, respiratory therapists or a cessation specialists are available toll free. We can also provide pamphlets about the Helpline free of charge. You can find out more about the American Lung Association HelpLine here.

To educate your patients as they wait, we have two retractable banners available for display in your office. One banner details the services CITP provides and the other retractable is interactive allowing patients to share how tobacco has impacted their life or why they love the Iowa Smoke Free Air Act. These personal stories are attached and displayed on the banner. CITP provides you with all of the materials; AND we will handle the drop off and set up the display as well as pick up. Click here to see what these retractable' s look like. Contact Us if you are interested in hosting this at your clinic.

Another resource we have created for you and your patients are educational quit kits. We have put together useful quitting information and tools in one place. All you need to do is hand the kit to your tobacco using patients who may be interested in quitting but not ready to take that first step. We are able to provide you with at least 25 kits that include material on Quitline Iowa, Lung HelpLine, our Pledge, in addition to a few other useful items.

CITP can also provide clinics in Polk, Dallas, Warren and Madison counties with a variety of other resources such as cessation brochures, Water Bottle Quit Kits, a diagram of what tobacco does to your body and much more. Contact Us to find out how you can receive this information.