Do you want to quit smoking and live a healthier life for you and your family? Consider joining the Freshstart® Tobacco Cessation program through the American Cancer Society.
With the help of certified facilitators through McLaren Northern Michigan, this low-cost 4-week program meets one hour a week covering topics that will help participants increase motivation to quit, learn effective approaches for quitting and guide them in making a successful quit attempt through information, activities, and discussion, including:
• Motivational intervention activities
• Practical counseling and problem solving skills
• Social Support
• Education about medication and approaches to quitting
The next class will be held in Cheboygan on February 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the Cardiac Rehabilitation room at the Cheboygan Community Medical Center, located at 740 S. Main Street.
The fee is $25 and preregistration is required. For more information or to register for the Fresh Start Tobacco Cessation program at the McLaren Northern Michigan Cheboygan Campus, please call 800-248-6777 or enroll online at
mclaren.org/northernclasses.
Future Class Dates - Petoskey and Cheboygan
Cheboygan Community Medical Center
740 S. Main Street • Cheboygan
April 1, 8, 15, 22
John and Marnie Demmer Wellness Pavilion and Dialysis Center
820 Arlington Avenue, Petoskey
March 4, 11, 18, 25
May 6, 13, 20, 27
An additional resource includes the Michigan Tobacco QuitLine at (800) QUIT.NOW.