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Tobacco Cessation program provides vital information about smoking

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NEW BRITAIN – Many people find it difficult to stop smoking even though they know it can cause a multitude of health problems or lead to death. Tobacco Cessation on Thursday, Nov. 9 will cover topics including the effects of tobacco and ways of quitting. This free Lunch & Learn will be held noon to 1 p.m., at Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain campus, 100 Grand St. Presenter is Geralyn Laut, BS, MA, TT, tobacco cessation counselor. Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging is sponsoring the program.

A light complimentary lunch will be served and reservations are required. RSVP to Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging, 1.877.424.4641 or HHC.CenterRSVP@hhchealth.org.

Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging, a not for profit member of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services, is a resource and assessment center designed to enhance access to services and information related to attaining optimal quality of life for seniors and their caregivers. For more information about Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging, visit cthealthyaging.org.

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