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New Anti-Smoking Campaign in Richmond  

Jump to full article: Associated Press (AP), 2009-06-17

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Health care representatives from Virginia Commonwealth University and the city of Richmond are teaming up to encourage pregnant women to stop smoking.

The VCU Center on Health Disparities and Richmond's Department of Social Services' Healthy Start Initiative are launching "One Tiny Reason to Quit" to help expectant mothers to seek information and support for quitting smoking.

The campaign refers women to a toll-free number, 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669).

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