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:
Hampton
Bays
Hampton Bays
Public Library
52 Ponquogue
Ave
Hampton Bays,
NY 11946
Time: 6 p.m.
to 7 p.m.
Thursday, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6,
2016
Reunion: October 27, 2016
Contact:
631-728-6241
East
Islip
East Islip
Public Library
381 East Main
St.
East Islip, NY
11730
Time: 6 p.m.
to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18,
2016
Reunion: November 1, 2016
Contact:
631-581-9200
Holbrook
Sachem Public
Library
150 Holbrook
Rd.
Holbrook, NY
11741
Time: 6 p.m.
to 7 p.m.
Monday, September 19, 26, October 3, 17, 24, 31,
2016
Reunion: November 21, 2016
Contact: 631-588-5024
Blue
Point
Henrietta
Acampora Recreation Center
39 Montauk Hwy
Blue Point, NY
11715
Time: 6 p.m.
to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18,
25, 2016
Reunion: November 15, 2016
Contact: 631-363-5193
Middle
Island
Longwood
Public Library
800 Middle
Country Rd
Middle Island,
NY 11953
Time: 6 p.m.
to 7 p.m.
Thursday, September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20,
27, 2016
Reunion: November 17, 2016
Contact: 631-924-6400 x242
East
Northport
East Northport
Library
185 Larkfield
Rd.
East
Northport, NY 11731
Time: 6 p.m.
to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, September 26, October 3, 17, 24, 31,
November 7, 2016
Reunion: November 28, 2016
Contact: 631-261-6930
Learn more about the “Tobacco
Free” program, by going to the Program Website:
www.suffolkcountyny.gov/health
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