What: In an effort to give smokers a head start on quitting for the Great American Smokeout on Nov. 15, the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) and Subway are offering every Utahn who pledges to give up tobacco a free quit kit and a 6-inch Subway sandwich.
Additionally, anyone who calls the Utah Tobacco Quit Line between November 14 and 25 will receive a smoking cessation kit that includes a card good for a free 6-inch sub at any Subway in Utah.
Why: Each year, more than 1,100 Utah adults die as a result of their own smoking.
When: Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Salt Lake County Government Center
2001 So. State Street, Salt Lake City
Additional locations giving free quit kits and cards good for a free six-inch sub for the first 40 people are:
· Magna Recreation Center (3270 South 8400 West, Magna)
· Pride Center (361 North 300 West, Salt Lake City)
· Salt Lake County Archives (4535 S. 5600 W., West Valley City)
For information on quitting, call the Utah Tobacco Quit Line at 1.800.QUIT.NOW or visit Utah QuitNet at www.UtahQuitNet.com.
For more information, contact:
Amy Oliver
Tobacco Prevention and Control Program
(o) 801-538-6917 (c) 801-783-9067
