Hosting Org: Suffolk County Department of Health
Date: March 26, 2018
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham, NY 11786
Event Link: Learn To Be…Tobacco Free Program
Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken encourages residents who use tobacco to seek help in attempting to break their addiction by registering for Suffolk County’s “Learn to Be …Tobacco Free” program. The program, which is free to Suffolk County residents, offers assistance with planning, support, and counseling. The program also provides over-the counter medications for a fee to participants who are medically eligible.
“Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death and illness in the U.S., with nearly half a million Americans dying prematurely from smoking each year and more than 16 million Americans suffering from diseases caused by smoking,” said Dr. Tomarken.
Studies have shown that tobacco users who try to break their addiction with behavioral support are more likely to be successful than those who try to do so without support. Registration for the program is open until the second week of each session. Classes will take place as follows:
- Monday, March 26th
- Monday, April 2nd
- Monday, April 9th
- Monday, April 16th
- Monday, April 23rd
- Monday, April 30th
- Reunion: Monday, May 21st
Pre-registration is required. Please call the number listed below for more information or to register.
Contact
Debora at 631-853-2928