Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James
Tomarken encourages residents who use tobacco to seek help in breaking their
addiction by signing up for Suffolk County’s “Learn to Be …Tobacco Free” program. The
program, which is free to Suffolk County residents, offers assistance with
planning, support, and counseling. The program also provides over-the counter
medications for a fee to participants who are medically eligible.
“We know now
more than ever about what works and what doesn't,” said Dr. Tomarken. “Studies
have shown that smokers who try to quit smoking with behavioral support are
more likely to be successful than those who try to stop smoking without
support.”
Registration for the program is open until the
second week of each session. Classes will take place as follows:
Coram
HRHCare Elsie Owens Health Center at
Coram
82 Middle Country Road, Coram NY11727
Dates: Thursday, November 30
December 7, 14, 21, 28, January 4, 2018
Reunion: January 25, 2018
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Contact: Debora 631-853-2928
A support group is available at 5:30 p.m. on
the first and third Wednesday of every month for individuals who have attended
and completed a full six-week tobacco cessation program. Participants may attend at one of two
locations: DOHS Offices 725 Veterans Memorial Hwy. Bldg C-016 Hauppauge, NY
11788 or Riverhead Library 33 Court
St Riverhead, NY 11901
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