Martin Memorial Health Systems will be holding free classes as part of a new program aimed at helping people quit using tobacco.
The classes are six weeks each and are taught by health care professionals certified in tobacco cessation. They provide nicotine replacement therapy, as well as smoking cessation techniques and the support needed to help kick the tobacco habit.
The program is open to Treasure Coast residents, including Martin Memorial patients and associates, as well as their family members. The free program – which is a collaboration with the Florida Department of Health – offers on-going support as well as group sessions, and has a proven record of success.
Everyone who completes a six-week class will receive a free pass for seven sessions to any of Martin Memorial’s six health and fitness centers conveniently located throughout the Treasure Coast.
Three separate classes will be available at three locations in Martin and St. Lucie counties:
• Wednesday, April 21, Noon to 1 p.m., Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center, 501 E. Osceola St., Stuart
• Tuesday, April 27, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Martin Memorial Hospital South conference room, 2100 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart
• Thursday, April 29, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Martin Memorial at St. Lucie West break room, 1095 N.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., Port St. Lucie
Those seeking more information or who want to sign up for the program can call the Martin Memorial Center for Health and Healing at (772) 223-2890, or e-mail quitnow@mmhs-fla.org.
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