Sacred Heart helps smokers kick the habit

Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola will offer its "Freedom From Smoking" program starting Oct. 3 and Oct. 4 to help with the physical, psychological, and habitual components of nicotine addiction.

Participants can choose to attend the seven-week course at sessions in the afternoon or evening. The classes will be held:

Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. starting Oct. 3

Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting Oct. 4

All classes will be held at Sacred Heart Hospital and will cost $65 per person. However, the orientation class is free and a limited number of scholarships also are available for the entire program. Space is limited and pre-registration

is required. Please call (850) 416-7764 for more information or to register.

FluMist, shots available at St. Ann Oct. 7

FluMist, the latest type of flu vaccine, will be among the vaccinations available at St. Ann Catholic Church, Gulf Breeze, on October 7 from 5 to 6 p.m. Other vaccines will be traditional flu, pneumonia, and tetanus shots from $25 to $35 each.

Professional Health Examiners, a local health care provider, will be administering the vaccines. FluMist (Influenza Virus Vaccine Live, Intranasal) is a nasal flu vaccine that provides healthy children, adolescents, and adults, aged 5

to 49, with well tolerated, effective protection against the flu. As Professional Health Examiners is a Medicare provider, the vaccinations are available to those with a Medicare card at no charge,

Even though no vaccine for Avian Bird Flu exists yet, the state of Florida recommends flu vaccines to help reduce the risk of co-infections.

St. Ann Catholic Church, Gulf Breeze, and Our Lady of the Assumption Mission, Pensacola Beach, together are a parish of over 2,000 persons serving the community in body, mind and spirit. Information, bulletins and newsletters are available on the web at StAnnGulfBreeze.Org. McCoullugh Plastic Surgery hosts skin care event

The McCollough Plastic Surgery Consumer Information Center will host a Skin Care Event Friday,October 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 1101 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Suite 5. The Obagi representatives will offer a free skin analysis, Obagi products discounted, complimentary wine and cheese.

For more information, contact Lisa Crouse at 934-6880.