When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, quitting tobacco is often near the top list.

But despite being a top resolution, it's also quick to be abandoned. Most think willpower alone is enough to kick the habit but statistics show it's very difficult to quit without some support.

The good news is Lexington Medical Center offers free smoking cessation clinics for the community. The clinics are offered at various Lexington Medical Center locations throughout the year. 

The Freedom From Smoking program consists of eight two-hour sessions and boasts a 58% quit rate (compared to the national average of 17 to 23 percent). 

If you're ready to kick the habit, register for one of 2023 clinics:

January 3 – February 21, 2023

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Lexington Medical Center Lexington
811 West Main Street
Lexington, SC 29072

February 28 – April 18, 2023

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Lexington Medical Center Irmo
7035 St. Andrews Road
Irmo, SC 29212

April 25 – June 13, 2023

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Lexington Medical Park 1Ground Floor Conference Room
2728 Sunset Blvd.
West Columbia, SC 29169

June 20 – August 8, 2023

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Lexington Medical Park Otarre Pointe
3799 12th Street Extension
Cayce, SC 29033

August 15 – October 3, 2023

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Lexington Medical Center Northeast
3016 Longtown Commons Drive
Columbia, SC 29223

October 10 – November 28, 2023

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Lexington Medical Center Lexington
811 West Main Street
Lexington, SC 29072

To register, call (803) 358-6168.

Free smoking cessation clinics are provided by the Lexington Medical Center Foundation.