AHS aiming to help Hatters curb smoking with free, six-week QuitCore program

By Medicine Hat News on January 13, 2023.

Alberta Health Services is helping Hatters quit tobacco with its free, six-week QuitCore program.

The program, which will run from 6-7:30 p.m. each Tuesday between Jan. 17 and Feb. 21 at Medicine Hat’s Community Health Services building, is open to individuals 18 and older who use tobacco products, including vapes.

Led by cessation professionals, the program supports tobacco users in developing a personalized plan to quit, helps teach how to manage symptoms caused by quitting, and offers strategies in relapse prevention. QuitCore also provides participants an opportunity to connect with others trying to quit tobacco.

To register for the program, call 1-866-710-7848. Registration is free.

Additional program information is available online at albertaquits.ca.

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