The Northern NSW Local Health District will host a free quit smoking program in Lismore from Thursday, 18 February 2016.
“Helping U 2 Quit is a free quit smoking program run by trained Quit Facilitators, with programs available over three or six weeks,” NNSW LHD Health Promotion Manager Jillian Adams said.
“The Helping U 2 Quit program will help people who smoke develop their own skills and knowledge about smoking, how to quit, and how to stay a non-smoker in a supportive environment. It is a community health initiative being delivered by CHEGS Inc, in partnership with NNSW LHD Health Promotion.”
Noting that when an older person quits smoking, circulation improves immediately, and the lungs begin to repair damage, Ms Adams added, “In one year, the added risk of heart disease is cut almost in half, and the risk of stroke, lung disease, and cancer diminish.”
The Helping U 2 Quit group will continue meeting on the same day and time each week for three weeks.
Limited places are available for this group. To register contact Gavin Dart on 6620 2553, or phone or text 0437 892 537, or email
