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For Immediate Release: Contact Lee Rutledge-Falcione, (724) 222-6511, Ext. 16

Tobacco Quit Kits Available for World No Tobacco Day

Tobacco Quit Kits Available for World No Tobacco Day
World No Tobacco Day is being celebrated again this year on May 31, 2007. The Tobacco Free Program of Washington County Health Partners (WCHP) encourages county residents to take advantage of this day and quit tobacco. They even have free Tobacco Quit Kits to help. To register for a kit, call 1-866-904-FREE (3733), ext. 12.

Quitting tobacco is not easy, but it is possible. It takes most people several attempts before they can quit for good. If not for you, do it for those you love.

Tobacco Free Program
The Tobacco Free Program’s goals are to reduce adult and youth tobacco use and to eliminate it as a social norm. For more information, contact the Tobacco Free Program at 1-866-904-FREE (3733) or info@tobaccofreewashington.org.

Washington County Health Partners, Inc.
Incorporated in 2000, WCHP is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the enhancement of the health and well-being of Washington County residents.

WCHP performs periodic community health assessments to identify county health issues. These issues are addressed through WCHP’s volunteer-led, collaborative task forces comprised of local organizations and community volunteers who combine their expertise and resources. Current issues include: access to health insurance, community wellness, minority health, nutrition, respiratory health, teen wellness, and tobacco free initiatives.

Funding is provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

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