American Lung Association of Illinois ''Coasts'' to Success with Innovative New Program.SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The American Lung Association The American Lung Association (ALA) is a non-profit organization that "fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health". of Illinois has implemented a bold new marketing program to reach tobacco users across the state, and promote the Toll Free Illinois Tobacco Quitline at 1-866-QUIT-YES. The Quitline has a brand new logo and tag line tag line also tag·line n. 1. An ending line, as in a play or joke, that makes a point. 2. An often repeated phrase associated with an individual, organization, or commercial product; a slogan. Noun 1. that promotes the American Lung Association as the place "Where Quitters Always Win". This new branding strategy acknowledges the continuous struggles smokers face while "quitting" and encourages tobacco users to use the Illinois Tobacco Quitline for professional advice, support and access to the most successful tobacco cessation tools and programs. In addition to a new logo and tag line, the American Lung Association of Illinois has also developed a persuasive new brochure that illustrates the ease of using the toll free Quitline, and the incredible success rate the Quitline has achieved with Illinois tobacco users. The centerpiece of this user-focused program is the development of a clever drink coaster What a bad CD-R disc is often called. See CD-R and underrun. that promotes the Quitline to tobacco users. In partnership with hundreds of restaurants and bars across the state, these eye-catching coasters reach tobacco users in places where many admit an increased tendency to use tobacco products. These coasters are provided by the American Lung Association of Illinois free of charge to bars and restaurants. Bar and restaurant patrons are encouraged to take a coaster home for themselves or to give to a family member or friend. "The response to this promotion has been astonishing a·ston·ish tr.v. as·ton·ished, as·ton·ish·ing, as·ton·ish·es To fill with sudden wonder or amazement. See Synonyms at surprise. ," says Harold Wimmer, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of the American Lung Association. "So many people are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. a way to quit, but let's face it, it's not easy. People need constant support and proper guidance to make the best, most informed decision. Our Illinois Tobacco Quitline team of registered nurses, respiratory therapists and tobacco addiction specialists addiction specialist Substance abuse specialist, addictionologist, addictologist A health professional–eg, a psychiatrist, who manages a Pt with dependence on various substances of abuse–eg, alcohol, cocaine, opiates, tobacco Salary $79K + 17% bonus offer the kind of support that people need to quit for good," says Wimmer. Bar and restaurant owners may call the American Lung Association of Illinois to request coasters and additional support materials such as "Smoke Free Establishment" vinyl window stickers and Quitline posters...all free of charge. The Illinois Tobacco Quitline takes calls Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. CDT CDT abbr. Central Daylight Time CDT Central Daylight Time CDT n abbr (US) (= Central Daylight Time) → hora de verano del centro; (BRIT , and offers support in English and Spanish with additional access to more than 150 languages. All services are completely confidential, and are 100% FREE. For more information on the Illinois Tobacco Quitline, visit us online at www.lungil.org. The Illinois Tobacco Quitline is offered through the American Lung Association of Illinois in partnership with the Illinois Department of Public Health. |
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