A locally led initiative to help Excelsior Springs residents quit smoking and vaping will begin rolling out next year as Excelsior Springs Substance Abuse Free Environments (SAFE) and Excelsior Springs Hospital (ESH)prepare to launch the Dimensions Tobacco Free Program. The effort brings a structured, evidence-based approach to cessation that those involved hope will make support more accessible for people at any stage of their quitting process.The program offers practical tools, guided sessions and community support rooted in research. ESH Pharmacist Heather Buehrer noted the goal is to create a pathway that removes barriers and provides realworld strategies for long term change.“The Dimensions Tobacco Free Program is an innovative program backed by evidencebased research that teaches the information, skills and strategies needed to build a healthy lifestyle and stop tobacco use,” said Buehrer. “Here in Excelsior Springs, we aim to break the sti...