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
medication if warranted.
“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, though there is a nominal fee for medication for
medically eligible participants. Classes will be held as follows:
Brookhaven Memorial Hospital
100 Hospital Road
Patchogue, NY 11772
Dates: Tuesday April 11, 18, 25, May 2,
9, 16, 2017
Reunion: June 6, 2017
Time: 6:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m
Contact: Janis: 631-853-3187
Huntington Hospital
270 Park
Ave
Huntington, NY 11743
Dates: Tuesday April 18, 25, May 2, 9,
16, 23, 2017
Reunion: June 13, 2017
Time: 6:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m
Contact: Debora: 631-853-2928
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