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The Moffitt Cancer Center
Freshbreak
Smoking Cessation Clinic
(813) 745-1751

• Free or low-cost ($5 to $25) smoking cessation programs to develop and test new and improved methods for quitting smoking
• Smoking cessation counseling
• Individuals or small groups
• Programs vary depending on the particular research study and with respect to the qualifications of the smoker
• Call to schedule a free, no-obligation, informational meeting to find out who qualifies for current programs.

St. Joseph’s Hospital
Freedom From Smoking Program, American Lung Association
(813) 870-4747
3001 West Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33607

• Eight session group program to provide the extra support to quit for good
• A strong student support network that is built in each class helps everyone become tobacco-free.
• St. Joseph's Hospital also offers free one-hour smoking cessation presentations every month to cover the pros and cons of different smoking cessation methods.
• Cost is $90

University Community Health
Freedom from Smoking, American Lung Association Program
(813) 615-7300

• Eight Sessions using positive behavior change approach
• Session 1 & 2 – Triggers and Coping
• Session 3 – Quit Day
• Sessions 4-7 – Dealing with symptoms, weight control, stress, urges
• One-time non-refundable fee of $80 includes cost of program, behavior modification booklet, and a relaxation audiotape

James A. Haley Veteran’s Hospital
FreshStart, American Cancer Society
13000 Bruce B. Downs #131
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 972-2000

• Open to the public
• Monday at 6 p.m. or Thursday at 10 a.m.
• Medications only for Veterans or Champ VA

American Lung Association
Freedom from Smoking
1-800-LUNG-USA
8950 Dr. MLK Jr. St. North Ste. 205
St Petersburg, FL 33702

• Free telephone smoking cessation counseling
• Registered nurses and respiratory therapists are available to answer questions on lung health issues
• TTY for hearing impaired 1-800-501-1068
• Call for information on local smoking cessation resources.

Hillsborough County Health Department
FreshStart, American Cancer Society
(813) 307-8015, Ext. 6602

• Free Smoking Cessation Classes
• Offered through STEPS for a Healthier Hillsborough University of South Florida, USF Health

Breathe E-Z Smoking Cessation 101
(813) 974-5377
7 Week Smoking Cessation Program, NRT available

• Cost is $90

Hillsborough County Anti-Drug Alliance
FreshStart, American Cancer Society
(813) 974-5377

• Youth Tobacco Awareness Program
• Students Working Against Tobacco
• Youth Tobacco Offender Class

AHEC Area Health Education Centers
(813) 929-1000

• Free
• Tobacco Cessation Specialists at Community Health Centers

Parenting for New Parents
http://www.healthyfamiliesamerica.org/home/index.shtml
Healthy Families America, a program of PCA America, strives to provide all expectant and new parents with the opportunity to receive the education and support they need at the time their baby is born. Research and publications on parenting are available on this site.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans
http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans has been published jointly every 5 years since 1980 by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Guidelines provide authoritative advice for people two years and older about how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases. They serve as the basis for Federal food and nutrition education programs.

A Healthier You
http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/healthieryou/contents.htm
This one-stop, easy-to-use resource brings together nutrition science and expertise to help Americans make smart choices from every food group, find balance between food and physical activity, and get the most out of the calories we consume.

Make Healthy Choices
www.healthfinder.gov
Make better choices for yourself and your family when choosing doctors, health insurance, online health information, and a healthy lifestyle. Follow the links below to reliable health information from

2008 National Health Observances
http://www.healthfinder.gov/library/nho/nhoyear.asp?year=2008
A calendar showing many of the health week observances around the country and around the world

Guide to Health Care Quality
http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/guidetoq/
This guide is designed to help you get quality health care. Getting quality health care can help you stay healthy and recover faster when you become sick. The tips presented here are provided to help you be active in making decisions about your health care. The goal is to make sure you receive the best possible care.

Be Active: Take Charge of Your Health Care
http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/guidetoq/guidetoq2.htm
The single, most important thing you can do to ensure you get high-quality health care is to find and use health information and take an active role in making decisions about your care.

How To Find Quality Information About Your Healthcare
http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/guidetoq/guidetoq7.htm
Today, you can find a great deal of information about health care quality, both online and in print. New tools and resources for assessing and improving health care quality are being developed and will be available soon. Meanwhile, here is a brief look at what is available now.

Finding Health Information Online
http://www.aarp.org/health/staying_healthy/prevention/a2003-03-17-wwwhealth.html
Health Conditions, How To Talk To Your Doctor, Guidelines For Good Health Sites, Health Care Products And Services Scams National Library Of Medicine and lots more.