Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken encourages residents
who use tobacco to obtain help in breaking their addiction by signing up for Suffolk
County’s “Learn to Be …Tobacco Free” program. The program offers assistance
with planning, support, counseling and medication, if warranted.
“We know more than ever about what
works and what doesn't,” said Dr. Tomarken. “Studies have shown that smokers
who try to quit smoking using a combination of behavioral support and medicine are
three times more likely to be successful than those who try to stop smoking
without support.”
The classes are free to Suffolk County residents, though there is a
nominal fee for medication for medically eligible participants. Classes will be
held as follows:
Port Jefferson
John T. Mather Memorial Hospital
75 North Country Road, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Dates: Friday July 7, 14, 21, 28; August
4, 11, 2017 Reunion: September 1, 2017
Time: 3:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m
Contact: Debora 631-853-2928
Holbrook
Sachem Public Library
150 Holbrook Rd. Holbrook, NY 11741
Dates: Monday July 10, 17, 24, 31; August 7, 14, 2017; Reunion: August 28, 2017
Time: 6:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m
Contact: Janis 631-853-3187
Center
Moriches
Center Moriches Free Public Library
235 Main St. Center Moriches, NY 11934
Dates: Tuesday, July 11,18,25, August 1,8,15, 2017; Reunion: August 29, 2017
Time: 6:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m
Contact: Janis 631-853-3187
Amityville
HRH Care Tri-Community Health
Center
1080 Sunrise Highway, Amityville, NY
11701
Dates: Thursday, July 27, August 3,10,17,24,31 2017; Reunion: September 21, 2017
Time: 6:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m
Contact: Debora 631-853-2928
Directions
to building C016
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