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Healthy Suffolk: Learn to Be…Tobacco Free

      

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:

 

 

Hampton Bays

Hampton Bays Public Library

52 Ponquogue Ave

Hampton Bays, NY 11946

Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Thursday, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2016

Reunion: October 27, 2016

Contact: 631-728-6241

 

East Islip

East Islip Public Library

381 East Main St.

East Islip, NY 11730

Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 2016

Reunion: November 1, 2016

Contact: 631-581-9200

Holbrook

Sachem Public Library

150 Holbrook Rd.

Holbrook, NY 11741

Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Monday, September 19, 26, October 3, 17, 24, 31, 2016

Reunion: November 21, 2016

Contact: 631-588-5024

 

Blue Point

Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center

39 Montauk Hwy

Blue Point, NY 11715

Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2016

Reunion: November 15, 2016

Contact: 631-363-5193

 

Middle Island

Longwood Public Library

800 Middle Country Rd

Middle Island, NY 11953

Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Thursday, September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2016

Reunion: November 17, 2016

Contact: 631-924-6400 x242

 

East Northport

East Northport Library

185 Larkfield Rd.

East Northport, NY 11731

Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, September 26, October 3, 17, 24, 31, November 7, 2016

Reunion: November 28, 2016

Contact: 631-261-6930

 

 

Learn more about the “Tobacco Free” program, by going to the Program Website:

www.suffolkcountyny.gov/health

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