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:
Holbrook
Sachem
Public Library
150 Holbrook Rd. Holbrook, NY 11741
Dates: Monday July 10, 17, 24, 31; August 7, 14, 2017; Reunion: August 28, 2017
Time: 6:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m
Contact: Janis 631-853-3187
Center Moriches
Center
Moriches Free Public Library
235 Main St. Center Moriches, NY 11934
Dates: Tuesday, July 11,18,25, August 1,8,15, 2017; Reunion: August 29, 2017
Time: 6:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m
Contact: Janis 631-853-3187
Amityville
HRH Care
Tri-Community Health Center
1080 Sunrise Highway, Amityville, NY
11701
Dates: Thursday, July 27, August 3,10,17,24,31 2017; Reunion: September 21, 2017
Time: 6:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m
Contact: Debora 631-853-2928
Directions
to building C016
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