Give the Gift of Yourself this Valentine’s Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 13, 2013
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Nikki Hillier, Program Coordinator (217) 531-2914
Jennifer Jackson, Health Educator II (217) 531-2912
Amy Roberts, Public Relations
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Give the Gift of Yourself this Valentine’s Day
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District to Sponsor Annual Freedom From Smoking® Program
CHAMPAIGN, IL – Make this Valentine’s Day special – give the gift of yourself. The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) will be sponsoring the annual Freedom From Smoking® program beginning February 19, 2013. According to the American Lung Association, smoking is the leading cause of preventable death.
The Freedom From Smoking® program is an eight-week program that helps participants by working together with other quitters to develop and execute their own individualized “Quit Plan”. The program is available to anyone 18 years of age and older who lives in Champaign County. The cost is $20.00 but anyone who completes six of the eight sessions will receive a $10.00 refund. The fee includes program materials and an eightweek supply of nicotine patches for those who qualify.
“Quitting smoking can be very difficult, and we want to support individuals in making these difficult behavioral changes so they can be successful,” said Nikki Hillier, Program Coordinator at CUPHD.
Freedom From Smoking® classes will be offered at CUPHD, 201 W. Kenyon Road in Champaign, on Tuesdays at 5:30 PM. The program will be held at various times throughout the year but seating is limited and pre-registration is required. Contact Nikki Hillier with questions or to register at
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