Ready, set, quit

| February 25, 2017 12:00 AM

HAYDEN — Panhandle Health District is partnering with the Kootenai Recovery Community Center in offering a free tobacco and e-cigarette cessation course for local adults.

The course, titled “Fresh Start,” focuses on quit plans, coping techniques, and best practices for leaving tobacco behind for good. Fresh Start takes place every Wednesday in March from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Kootenai Recovery Community Center, located at 1111 Ironwood Drive Suite B in Coeur d’Alene.

“Quitting is tough, but with group support and personalized tools, tobacco and e-cig users are more likely to succeed,” said Linda Harder, course facilitator and health education specialist.

All participants in the program will receive a “Quit-Kit” and other tobacco cessation resources at no-cost. Individuals can register for the course by calling (208) 415-5143.

The Kootenai Recovery Community Center is also hosting a “Be Free from Smoking” support group that immediately follows each Fresh Start session and provides additional support for adults seeking to maintain a tobacco-free lifestyle.

Panhandle Health District also offers tobacco cessation programs for teens and individual consults upon request.