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Free Nicotine Patches and Gum Available at Ralphs Pharmacies, While Supplies Last, Starting June 15
Jump to full article: MarketWire, 2009-06-15
Author: SOURCE: Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Intro: The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, in conjunction with Ralphs Grocery Company and L.A. Care Health Plan, will participate in the largest in-person giveaway of nicotine patches and gum ever in California. These 30,000 quit smoking aids will be given away to LA County residents at 47 participating Ralphs Pharmacies beginning Monday, June 15, 2009 between the hours of 1pm-8pm, while supplies last.
"We are confident that this giveaway will serve as the first step in a successful quit effort for smokers in Los Angeles County," said Dr. Jonathan E. Fielding, MD, MPH, Director and Health Officer of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. "Nicotine patches and gum are helpful tools that will assist smokers in quitting this deadly addiction. And, with no cost, there is no better opportunity and no better time than now to quit."
The 30,000 two-week starter kits of free nicotine patches and gum are part of LA County's ongoing campaign to reduce smoking rates.
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