Free stop-smoking program available to the public

Journal Staff Bluewater Health and Rapids Family Health Team are offering a free stop-smoking program to local residents, patients, and staff at both facilities.

Journal Staff

Bluewater Health and Rapids Family Health Team are offering a free stop-smoking program to local residents, patients, and staff at both facilities.

The STOP program is funded by Ontario and provides smoking cessation treatment and counselling to reduce or quit tobacco.

Participants receive 26 weeks of free nicotine replacement, including patches, gum, inhalers, and lozenges, in addition to counselling.

“This program is readily accessible to all local residents who are seeking support in their journey to quit smoking,” said Paula Reaume-Zimmer, VP Integrated Services.

To book an appointment, call Bluewater Health at 519-464-4400, ext. 5370, or Rapids Family Health Team at 519-339-8949.