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The Putnam County Department of Health is made of several divisions all working towards improving and protecting the health of the community. Click on one of the options below to learn more about that division.

Freedom From Smoking Starts June 17
This session has been cancelled due to low enrollment. Please check back for new dates later in the year.
The Putnam County Department of Health will be offering Freedom from Smoking, an evidence-based smoking cessation program, to individuals who live or work in Putnam County. Classes will be held in person on Mondays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Putnam County Department of Health, beginning June 17 through July 29, with an extra class on Thursday, July 11.
The program will be at no cost to the participants, and they will be supplied with free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) as long as the supply lasts. Pre-registration is required. Class size will be limited.
Register at https://PCDOHFreedomFromSmoking2024.eventbrite.com
For questions call the Putnam County Department of Health at (845) 808-1390 ext. 43155.
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Contact the Department of Health
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Office | 845.808.1390
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Fax | 845.278.7921
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Fax (Nursing) | 845.279.4104
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Address | 1 Geneva Rd, Brewster, NY 10509