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Become a member and receive career-enhancing benefits

Our top priority is providing value to members. Your Member Services team is here to ensure you maximize your ACS member benefits, participate in College activities, and engage with your ACS colleagues. It's all here.

Become a Member
Become a member and receive career-enhancing benefits

Our top priority is providing value to members. Your Member Services team is here to ensure you maximize your ACS member benefits, participate in College activities, and engage with your ACS colleagues. It's all here.

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Quit Smoking

Smoking increases the risk for many problems after your operation. Quitting will reduce risks and improve your overall health.

Smoking increases the risk for many problems after your operation. It can:

  • Make it hard for you to breathe
  • Make an infection in your wound (incision) more likely
  • Increase your chance of having a heart attack

Ask your surgeon about how to quit smoking. Quitting will not only reduce these risks, it will also improve your overall health and even add years to your life.

 


 

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