FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Date: January 7, 2009

 Contact:   Anthony Stahl
                 Director HR/Marketing
                 Howard Memorial Hospital
                 707-456-3101

Willits - Howard Memorial Hospital is sponsoring The American Lung Association’s Freedom from Smoking Classes. The program is one day a week, beginning Wednesday January 14, and continuing through February 18. The hour-and-a-half class which begins at 5:30 will be held in the hospital’s conference room. There is a minimal fee of $10 for the six-week-program.

“This is a wonderful gift to yourself or a friend to start the New Year,” stated Patsy Broeske, Hospital Executive Assistant. “We invite all who wish to have freedom from smoking to come join the classes. It’s always easier to quit when working with a support group.”

The classes will be taught by Jennifer Barrett who is thrilled to bring this service to the Willits area and also extends her invitation those who look forward to stop smoking in the new year.

“I’m thrilled that Howard Memorial Hospital can sponsor this important class for our community,” commented Kevin Erich, CEO and President of the Hospital.

For additional information please contact Patsy Broeske at 456-3010 or Jennifer Barrett at 459-7700 Ext. 1524