1/11/2007
You’ve probably heard it a million times…smoking is bad for you. After all, among the 46 million Americans who smoke, 80 percent want to quit. Breaking the habit is tough, but here’s some facts that might make you think about quitting a little more. A pack a day smoker burns through nearly $1,600 a year on average. That’s a large house payment or a nice vacation with the family. And how about this - a 40 year old who quits smoking and puts the savings into a 401k would have an extra $250,000 by age 70. St. John’s offers smoking cessation classes to help you kick the habit.
One thing you can do to monitor your health is get your blood pressure checked regularly. If you don’t know what it is, chances are, it’s been too long. So St. John’s has made it easy for you. You can get a FREE blood pressure check every Wednesday from 7:30-10 at our Health Connection location inside Northpark Mall. Just stop by when it’s convenient for you. And for more health tips, just call St. John’s Referral One at 625-2000 or log onto stj.com.
