MedWest Health System is offering smoking cessation classes starting this month at three of its hospital campuses.

During the seven-week Freedom From Smoking program, participants will learn in small group settings how to overcome tobacco addiction. Classes will be held at:

• MedWest Health & Fitness Center in Clyde from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. weekly, beginning Wednesday, Jan. 18.

• MedWest-Harris Annex in Sylva from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. weekly, beginning Thursday, Jan. 19.

• MedWest-Swain Dining Room in Bryson City from noon to 1 p.m. weekly, beginning Thursday, Jan. 19.

Cost is $25 to participate. 828.452.8089 for more information or to register.