TOPEKA, Kansas - The Shawnee County Health Agency (SCHA) will be offering a Freedom from Smoking course starting December 10, 2009 at the Topeka Shawnee County Public Library. This is a seven-week course, with the first three weeks focused on helping create a personal plan to quit smoking by the New Year.

Two different times will be offered. Classes will be held:
Thursday, December 10th 12:00-1:15pm or 5:30-6:45pm
Thursday, December 17th 12:00-1:15pm or 5:30-6:45pm
Thursday, December 24th 12:00-1:15pm or 5:30-6:45pm
Thursday, December 31st 12:00-1:15pm or 5:30-6:45pm
Saturday, January 2nd 12:00-1:15pm or 5:30-6:45pm
Thursday, January 7th 12:00-1:15pm or 5:30-6:45pm
Thursday, January 14th 12:00-1:15pm or 5:30-6:45pm
Thursday, January 21st 12:00-1:15pm or 5:30-6:45pm

Freedom from Smoking classes are designed to help identify an individual’s triggers to using tobacco, and will help develop a quit plan for each student. This seven-week class is $45.00 per person. A limited number of scholarships are available. Participants must be registered to attend.

This course is provided through the American Lung Association. For more information on the course and its material, visit their website at www.lungusa.org.

For more information or to enroll, contact Kathy Summers, Health Education Specialist, at 368-2030. The Shawnee County Health Agency is dedicated to protecting health in the community by providing prevention, education, and health care services.