The Great American Smoke-Out is November 15

Smoking Cessation Resources in Western New York

The following local organizations have information on the health risks of smoking and on smoking cessation programs.

·         Catholic Health System, Health Connection, www.chsbuffalo.org/services, 447-6205

·         American Lung Association, www.lungassociation.org/stop-smoking, 883-5864

·         American Heart Association, www.heart.org, 614-1980

·         American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org Karen Lynn Hall, 882-9244

·         Roswell Park Cancer Institute Quitline, www.roswellpark.org, 1-866-697-8487 (1-866-NY-QUITS)

·         Erie Niagara Tobacco  Free Coalition, www.tobaccofreewny.com, Jenna Brinkworth/Tony Billoni, 845-3407

·         Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Buffalo, NY, www.buffalova.gov, 877-222-8387

·         The Wellness Institute of Greater Buffalo, www.beactive@city-buffalo.org, Phil Haberstro, 851-4052

The annual Great American Smokeout (GASO) will be observed November 15, 2012.

For more information on the Smokeout, please visit www.tobaccofree.org and www.cancer.org/smokeout.

The Wellness Institute will have a GASO information/resources table in the lobby of City Hall on Thursday November 15^th.  www.Creatinghealthycommunities.org