The Knoxville Hospital and Clinics is offering an 8-week smoking cessation class beginning Monday, March 6th.

Classes are scheduled from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Knoxville Hospital and Clinics Learning Center. The purpose of the classes are for individuals to develop a personal quit plan, clarify their reasons to quit, practice changing behaviors, minimize withdrawal symptoms, live a healthy new lifestyle, build their support team, and find alternatives to smoking. Cost for the classes is $15 and payment will be collected on the first night. For more information about the smoking cessation classes, contact the Knoxville Hospital and Clinics.