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Healthy Suffolk: Learn to Be…Tobacco Free

 

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Health Commissioner James Tomarken, MD, encourage residents who use tobacco to obtain help in breaking their addiction through Suffolk County’s “Learn to Be …Tobacco Free” program.

“We are promoting good health to all residents in Suffolk County,” said County Executive Bellone. “For those who are addicted to tobacco or nicotine products, we urge them to get the support they need to prevent illnesses that are caused by tobacco.”

“Breaking an addiction to nicotine can be very difficult,” 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 are as follows:

 

 

Riverhead

Peconic Bay Medical Center

1300 Roanoke Ave

Riverhead, NY 11901

Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, September 6, 2016

Reunion: September 27, 2016

Contact: 631-548-6827

 

Nesconset

Nesconset Public Library

148 Smithtown Blvd.

Nesconset, NY 11767

Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Thursday, August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2016

Reunion: October 6, 2016

Contact: 631-360-2480 x235

 

Learn more about the “Tobacco Free” program, by going to the Program Website:

www.suffolkcountyny.gov/health

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