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:
West Babylon
West Babylon Public Library
211 Route 109
West Babylon, NY 11704
Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday, October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2016
Reunion: December 8, 2016
Contact: 631-669-5445
Riverhead
Riverhead
Public Library
330 Court Street
Riverhead, NY
11901
Time: 6 p.m.
to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, October 25, November 1, 15, 22, 29, December
6, 2016
Reunion: December 20, 2016
Contact: 631-727-3228
Learn more about the “Tobacco
Free” program, by going to the Program Website:
www.suffolkcountyny.gov/health
And watch our video at: Learn to Be…Tobacco Free Program
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkinY4SP8KA
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