Brooksville, FL (August 17, 2022) — HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital will host a free Tools to Quit Tobacco class for the community on Wednesday, September 21, provided by the Gulfcoast North AHEC, Inc. The class will be held from 2-4 pm on HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital’s campus in the two-story Nature Coast Medical Pavilion Conference Room at 11371 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613.
This free class will provide participants with information about the effects of tobacco use and nicotine dependency, the benefits of quitting, effective tools, and techniques to assist in developing a personalized quit plan to become tobacco-free. Free nicotine replacement patches, gum or lozenges are available if medically appropriate and if the participant is 18 years of age or older. The program covers all forms of tobacco. Registration is required by calling 813-929-1000 or emailing info@gnahec.org
Classes will be held from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on the following dates:
- September 21
- October 19
- November 16
- December 21
For more information, contact Sheena Thompson, AS, CTTS, NCTTP, CLL, Lead Tobacco Treatment Specialist of the Tobacco Free Florida AHEC Cessation Program for Gulfcoast North AHEC, Inc. 813.929.1000 or sthompson@gnahec.org
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About HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital has been serving the Nature Coast since 1984 and is the largest private employer and largest hospital in Hernando and Citrus Counties with 350 beds. The facility offers Hernando County’s only dedicated pediatric emergency room and pediatric inpatient unit. HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital’s healthcare delivery team is comprised of more than 600 physicians, 1,800 associates, and over 100 volunteers. For more information, visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com