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Larry L. Leitch, M.A.,M.P.A.
Health Officer
Elizabeth Ruff, M.D.
Deputy Health Officer
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Carroll County Health Department - Carroll County Maryland
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Health Services - Community Health Education - Tobacco Prevention and Control

Stop Using Tobacco for Life Program

Carroll County Health Department

Cigarette Restitution Fund Program

 

GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT

 

Grant $$$$ available for Community-Based Tobacco Use Prevention, Education and Cessation.
 Details will be available in the Fall.

                  
                           Call Laurie Hegg for information
                             and application 410-876-4818

                                   
                                 


 Tobacco Quit Tips:

Pick a date and mark your calendar, then stick to your Quit Date!
Take time to get ready
Learn how to handle stress
Have a plan
Join a support group
Set up support system - Tell friends and family
Use medicine and nicotine replacement products

Remember the 4 D's - Delay, Drink more Water, Deep Breath, Do Something Else




Ready to Quit?
Join a class today! See below for class schedules!




Jump Start to Quitting
This two (2) hour  FREE clinic will help you to get started or refresh your quit plan
June 15, 2009   6-8pm
July 21, 2009  1-3pm
Carroll County Health Department
Pre-registration required:  410.876.4429 or 410.857.5000


FREE box of patches or voucher towards the purchase of Chantix (need Dr Prescription for Chantix). 

  Stop Using Tobacco For Life 
 This five (5) week FREE program focuses on the individual need to develop skills to unlearn the habitual and unconscious part of the smoking/chewing habit.

Upcoming class:
July 2-August 6, 2009  7-9pm(no class on July 30th)
Carroll Hospital Center/Call for information:
  410-871-7000 or 410-876-4429
Must register - Class Space is Limited - Sign up early!
You may receive a voucher for NRT or Chantix (need Dr. prescription for Chantix)

   Walk-in Clinics 
      Every month on the third Thursday between 4-5 pm
       at the Health Department. Receive a packet to help with
 your quit plan and vouchers for nicotine replacement therapy and Chantix(with Dr. prescription). No registration needed. 
Will meet with clients in order of arrival.  
       Call 410-876-4429 for information.
                       

 Recently quit? Want to make sure you stay on track?
Or have you quit and slipped? 

 
The Next Step Maintenance Program
Support Group. One hour session to assist you in staying tobacco free
or to get you back on track . Also vouchers for NRT or Chantix may be available.

 
 Every 1st Tuesday at Carroll Hospital Center, 7pm  
FREE AND NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Info call 410-876-4818 or 410-876-4429

Walk-in, one-on-one support clinics are scheduled at the
Health Department on a limited basis--please call 410-876-4429 for hours.

All Programs supported by: Cigarette Restitution Fund Program