The Seventh Day Adventist Clinic recently held a series of presentations that promoted a smoke-free environment in the Commonwealth and of those who attended, eight expressed a desire to quit.
SDA Clinic dentist Crystal A. Edmister said the clinic is happy with the turnout of the presentation held last week dubbed “Breathe Free,” which was held at the SDA Clinic along Quartermaster Road.
She said the clinic had an average of 15 community members during each night of the presentation.
“It was a great turnout,” Edmister said, adding that guest presenter Dr. Keith Horounuchi, from the SDA Wellness Center in Guam, was also satisfied with the turnout.
Edmister said it was a rewarding experience as eight of the attendees decided to quit smoking and chewing betel nut. She said these eight members of the Saipan community were given packets and booklets to help them cope and overcome their smoking and chewing habits. The booklet is to help monitor the development and progress of the eight.
The presentations highlighted SDA’s proven techniques on insurance against failure, 10 weapons to kill an urge, help for managing stress, secrets to weight control without cigarettes, no medications to buy, personal guidance and support, and three natural ways to prepare the body to stop smoking, among many others.
The Breathe Free presentation also provided an easier and less expensive way to quit smoking. “It’s worked for 20 million people so far,” said Edmister.
The event was held in celebration with the Department of Public Health’s SAPTember Month.
For more information on the program, call SDA Clinic at 234-6323.
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