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 over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapies.
“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. There is a
nominal fee for the use of patches, gum and lozenges. Classes will be
held as follows:
TUESDAY
HRHCare Shirley
550 Montauk Highway, Shirley
Dates: February 7, 14, 21, 28 March 7, 14
Reunion: April 4, 2017
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Contact: 631-853-3187, Janis Hurley, PHE
Suffolk County Department of Health
725 Veterans Highway, North County Complex Bldg. C016, Hauppauge
Dates: February 14, 21, 28 March 7, 14, 21
Reunion: April 11, 2017
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Contact: 631-853-2928, Debora Rippel, PHE
THURSDAY
HRHCare at Coram
82 Middle Country Road, Coram
Dates: February 2, 9, 16, 23 March 2, 9
Reunion: March 30, 2017
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Contact: 631-853-2928, Debora Rippel, PHE
Long Island Cancer Help and Wellness Center
32 Park Avenue, Bay Shore
Dates: February 23 March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Reunion: April 20, 2017
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Contact: 631-853-3187, Janis Hurley, PHE
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