Dorchester County Spotlight

Cessation Services 

The Dorchester County Health Department, on the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, offers cessation classes to locals.  These classes are held every Wednesday at the Dorchester County Health Department from 10:00am to 11:00am, 1:00pm to 2:00pm, and 5:00pm to 6:00pm.  These classes consist of six sessions over six weeks, covering various topics important to tobacco cessation, including the physical nature of nicotine addiction, other methods to cope with stress, and addressing weight gain.  After attending two sessions, visiting a doctor, and meeting with the staff nurse, individuals are eligible to receive free nicotine patches.

Contracts available! 

Dorchester County Health Department offers contracts to community groups and schools for tobacco prevention and cessation efforts.

Presentations 

Dorchester County’s CRF Coordinator, Janet Seeds, is available for presentations on various topics, including the dangers of tobacco and decision making.  She can be reached by phone at (410) 228-3223 and email at jseeds@dhmh.state.md.us.

For more information, check out http://www.dorchesterhealth.org/1tobacco.htm