About Our Program

Ascension Wisconsin offers a free smoking cessation support group program to all adult Ascension patients.  The smoking cessation program consists of 6 weekly, in-person, group support sessions. The support group meets every Thursday from 3 p.m. - 4p.m. for six weeks at Ascension All Saints Cancer Center, first floor conference room (3809 Spring St. Racine, WI 53405).

The sessions include: 

  • A step-by-step plan on how to quit
  • Self-control techniques
  • Relaxation methods
  • Nicotine patches supplied free of charge
  • Stress management strategies
  • Group support
  • Follow-up phone calls at 1, 3, and 12 month intervals
  • Prescriptions and referrals, as appropriate
  • Light refreshments during each weekly group support sessions


In addition, each participant will meet with Jennie Minessale, APNP, once prior to the start of the group sessions to discuss their individual needs and goals. 

Registration is required. Participants are expected to attend all six of the weekly sessions. Spots are limited. 

For any questions, please contact Ascension Wisconsin's Cancer Prevention/Wellness and Survivorship Nurse Coordinator: Kayla Thorne at [email protected] or (414) 212-5171

Facilitator

Jennifer A. Minessale APNP, Nurse Practitioner

Jennifer A. Minessale, APNP, is a nurse practitioner specializing in oncology at Ascension Wisconsin in Racine, WI. Ms. Minessale is board-certified in the care of adult patients as an Advanced Oncology Certified nurse practitioner (AOCNP). She completed the City of Hope's Cancer Genomics Intensive course. Ms. Minessale strives to empower patients and their families to become advocates in their own health care by educating the individual and family on their cancer risks, lifestyle factors that affect development of cancer, and genetic risk factors. She individualizes care for each patient based upon their particular cancer risk factors and goals. Jennifer is excited to be your facilitator for Ascension Wisconsin's Smoking Cessation Support Group.



Register

  • Support group meets every Thursday starting January 9th to February 13th from 3 p.m. to 4p.m. at Ascension All Saints Hospital Cancer Center Conference Room on the first floor.

  • Support group meets every Thursday starting September 4th to October 9th from 3 p.m. to 4p.m. at Ascension All Saints Hospital Cancer Center Conference Room on the first floor


Location Information

  • Ascension All Saints Hospital Cancer Center
  • 3809 Spring St., Racine, WI, 53405 US

Additional Resources

  • Register HERE to watch Jennifer Minessale's smoking implications and cessation tips on our Head and Neck Cancer Educational Series.


  • If you or anyone you may know is interested in meeting one on one with a certified tobacco treatment specialist, call Ascension Wisconsin's Cancer Prevention and Wellness team  at (262) 785-2273.  Appointments are available in Racine, Franklin, Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Oshkosh, and Appleton. Virtual visits may be available.

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