Language Interpreters Smoking Cessation
We provide in-house Spanish interpretation UAB Hospital cares about your health and disease
services and can provide interpretation services prevention. We know you may find it hard to refrain
for more than 150 languages by telephone. from smoking while in the hospital. Please talk to
Contact an interpreter by dialing *55. your doctor or nurse to get help for your tobacco
cravings during your stay. We understand that
For the Deaf staying smoke-free after discharge is hard, too.
We provide assistance for deaf patients with We encourage you to refer to the on-demand
technology that brings American Sign Language- video system on your television for educational
certified interpreters via video to the bedside. video resources to help you quit in addition to the
Please dial *55 or talk with your nurse to request community resources below. Remember: Quitting
this service. When available, we can arrange for smoking is one of the single best things you can
live interpreters to assist you. do for your health!
Patient Advocate • Smoking Quitline of the National Cancer
Your Patient Advocate is here to assist you with Institute
anything you need during your stay, including your Toll free (877) 44U-QUIT or (877) 448-7848
safety and security. Your Patient Advocate may
meet with you to give you their contact information • The American Lung Association
and educate you about the Patient Advocate (205) 933-8821 or visit the following web sites:
department. You may also reach your Patient smokefree.gov or lungusa.org
Advocate by dialing *55 on your phone.
• UAB Lung Health Center’s Tobacco
Patient & Family Education Consult Service
Our goal is to educate you and your family as (205) 934-0411 for free, in-room help from
much as possible about your care plan and trained counselors
treatment during your stay. In addition to direct
education from your care team, UAB Hospital Linens
provides a variety of education through one-on- To support the environment and reduce waste,
one personalized training and educational videos. UAB Hospital refrains from changing bed linens
every day. However, please speak up if your linens
We encourage you and your family or care become soiled or you desire fresh bed linens at
partners to become educated about your health any time during your stay.
including tests, procedures, medications, and
disease processes.
Joining Forces
Have you or a loved one ever served in the
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Patient Education Videos military? If so, tell your health care team. This
Educational videos are available using the on- information will help the team plan the best care
demand video system on your in-room television. for you. Visit HaveYouEverServed.com to
Step-by-step instructions are located in the find information on resources for military
Reference section. personnel and their families.