Classes Offered in Brentwood, Huntington
(Long Island, NY) In recognition of Suffolk County’s 1st annual Lung Cancer Awareness Day on Aug. 1, Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory encourages residents who want to quit smoking to join free “Learn to Be…Tobacco Free” classes at the Huntington and Brentwood Public Libraries.
“I encourage everyone who wants to stop smoking to sign up for this program,” said Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory. “Seventy-four percent of smokers want to quit, which is testament to the well-known fact that giving up nicotine is no easy task. No one should be alone in the quest for a healthier life, and the support that comes with the community of a class can help.”
According to the American Cancer Society, blood circulation and lung functioning can improve as soon as two weeks after an individual quits smoking, and coughing and shortness of breath can decrease after a month. A year after quitting, a former smoker has half the risk of developing coronary heart disease than does a continuing smoker. Additionally, according to theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, quitting smoking not only reduces the risk of lung and other types of cancer, but may also reduce the risk of infertility in women of childbearing age.
The classes are free for all Suffolk County residents, though there is a fee for medication for eligible participants.
Classes began in mid-July, but they continue until the end of August. New participants are welcome at any meeting. Future classes are at the following locations and times:
- Huntington Library
1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station, NY 11746
Thursdays from 6 p.m.–7 p.m.
Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27
Contact: 631-421-5053 - Brentwood Library
2nd Ave & 4th St, Brentwood, NY 11717
Thursdays from 6 p.m.–7 p.m.
Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27
Contact: 631-273-7883
The resolution that created Suffolk County’s Lung Cancer Awareness Day was introduced by 7th District Legislator and Majority Leader Rob Calarco and former 12th District Legislator and current Suffolk County Comptroller John Kennedy.
