Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) joins partners across the region in supporting individuals who are ready to quit smoking, vapes, chew or nicotine pouches during Quit Week, happening June 7-13, 2026. Now in its seventh year, the statewide effort brings together Tobacco Free North Dakota, North Dakota Health and Human Services and other local resources to help more residents move toward becoming tobacco-free.
Quit Week offers a dedicated time for individuals to set a date and connect with support that can make a difference. Resources are available through NDQuits, healthcare providers and pharmacists, including tobacco treatment services through JRMC Respiratory Therapy. Services include personalized coaching, quit planning and nicotine replacement therapy — such as patches, gum and lozenges.
“Making the decision to quit tobacco is one of the most important investments a person can make in their health,” said JRMC Chief Nursing Officer Trisha Jungels. “At JRMC, we know quitting isn’t easy, but with the right support, encouragement and tools, lasting change is possible.”
Commercial tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death in North Dakota, contributing to approximately 1,000 deaths each year and more than $379 million in healthcare costs. Products like cigarettes, vapes, chew and nicotine pouches are linked to serious health conditions, including cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and chronic lung disease.
About 12.3% of North Dakota adults currently smoke, highlighting the ongoing need for community support and prevention efforts. Through partnership between JRMC and Central Valley Health District, Tobacco Free North Dakota and NDQuits, more North Dakotans are finding the support they need to move beyond nicotine addiction and build healthier lives.
For more information about NDQuits, visit hhs.nd.gov/ndquits or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW.