The Hawai‘i Tobacco Quitline has a new mobile app that makes it easier than ever to access free help to stop smoking.
The new tobacco cessation app is called Quitlogix, and it provides the same services as the Quitline’s online program, a news release said. Added advantages are push notifications and biometric login capability using a face or fingerprint.
“The way people access healthcare continues to evolve and our tobacco cessation services must evolve with it,” said Leslie Yap, the Quitline coordinator, in a news release. “The app provides flexible, personalized support that meets people where they are, making it more convenient for Hawai‘i residents to access proven tools that can help them quit for good.”
The app launched Oct. 1 and reflects the Health Department’s commitment to expanding access to evidence-based tobacco treatment services and reducing barriers that prevent people from successfully quitting.
As the state’s lead agency for tobacco prevention and control, the health department manages the Quitline.
Research consistently shows that people who use evidence-based cessation support, including behavioral counseling and digital tools, are significantly more likely to stop smoking than those who try to quit on their own.
In addition to the new app, the Quitline also offers free nicotine patches, gum and lozenges and custom support to quit smoking, vaping or other tobacco products.
For more information, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit HawaiiQuitline.org.
Find the Quitlogix app at the Apple App Store and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.njhealth.quitlogix” rel=”nofollow noopener” target=”_blank”>Google Play.
