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NYC Health Dept.'s Free Assistance to Quit Smoking Ending 

Jump to full article: 1010 WINS (NY, NY), 2008-04-29

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The clock is ticking for New Yorkers who want to take advantage of the city's free nicotine patch and gum giveaway.

With the giveaway ending Thursday, May 1, the Health Department is urging those looking to quit smoking to call 311 for help.

The Health Depatment says about 15,00 New Yorkers have enrolled in the free program and about 60% of callers have said they heard about the program through the Health Department's new anti-tobacco ads.

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