The Cardio-Pulmonary Department at <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />AllianceCommunityHospital is encouraging those wishing to give up tobacco use to get a head start before the New Year and sign up for the hospital's Fresh Start program.

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Fresh start is a free, four- week smoking cessation program. All classes are held at ACH and customized to work around participants' schedules.  Free nicotine replacement patches are also included with the classes.

The program is in conjunction with the American Cancer Society.

Those interested may stop by the Cardio-Pulmonary Department to register in person or call the department directly at 330-596-7100.