The first class was such a success that Adventist Health / Central Valley Network will offer another “Freedom from Smoking” session, in September, to help people quit smoking.
Three certified facilitators, made up of two respiratory therapists and a registered dietitian with Adventist Health, will lead the American Lung Association’s Freedom from Smoking program. The free, 7-week, 8 session course is designed to guide and support current smokers on their journey to quitting.
The course covers:
- Understanding addiction
- Habits and coping mechanisms
- Stress management techniques
- Nicotine replacement therapy
- Nutrition
- Physical activity
- Emotional support
Participants should plan on attending all 8 sessions. Preregistration is recommended. The deadline to register is Sept. 12, which is when the class begins. Attendees will meet weekly from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the board room of the Dean Building, 1021 N. Douty St. (white building with green awnings, in between St. Brigid’s Church and Community Care – Hanford). Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Rebecca Russell, registered dietitian and certified facilitator for the program, at 559-537-0083 or email Rebecca.Goodstein@ah.org.