By Carmella Downing — I would like to personally welcome you to join us in a supportive, group effort for smoking cessation! The schedule for the upcoming class, and the small steps below, will lead you to giant success.
A new year means a new you. Together we can do this!
Session 1: Thinking About Quitting – Thursday, Jan. 9
Session 2: On the Road to Freedom – Thursday, Jan. 16
Session 3: Wanting to Quit – Thursday, Jan. 23
Session 4: Quit Day – Thursday, Jan. 30
Session 5: The New You – Thursday, Feb. 6
Session 6: Staying Smoke free for good – Thursday, Feb. 13
Session 7: Celebration & Bring Food! – Thursday, Feb. 20
All classes will be held at the Conference Center at the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center, located at 1535 Medical Parkway, Carson City, from 4 to 5 p.m.
Please call 775-445-7651 or email smokefreeNV@gmail.com to register and together we will make this happen. Your friends or family members are welcome too. Just a reminder, Quit Day isn’t planned until the fourth week. You do not need to stop smoking before class starts.
The price for the entire seven week class is $20, which covers the cost of materials. Upon completion, you will be refunded $10. You are welcome to attend as many classes as you like in the future at no additional cost, just bring your book.
If you are unable to attend these classes, there is another option. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669. You can also go to the website here. These resources will provide support and nicotine replacement aids to help you become smoke free.
I look forward to seeing you on Jan. 9, 2025.
— Carmella Downing is a Physician Assistant and Advanced Practice Medical Director, Carson Tahoe Health.
