MCDH and Centegra Partner For Cease-Smoking Class

McHenry County Department of Health and Centegra Health System are partnering to offer a seven-week quit smoking class for adults beginning on Thursday, January 12.

Classes will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday at Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center, 10450 Algonquin Road, Huntley, according to a MCDH release.

A $25 course fee, payable at the first class, is refundable if registered participants attend all seven sessions. Class members also will receive a free three-day pass to the Health Bridge Fitness Center, the press release said.

During the class, instructors will teach practical ways to end nicotine addiction through group support and behavior modification. They also will review nicotine replacement products currently on the market. Instruction is provided by MCDH staff members who are trained in the American Lung Association’s “Freedom from Smoking” program.