HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb 12, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ — Send Valentine’s Day E-Cards, Find Inspiration in Video Blogs on DeterminedToQuit.com

A Lancaster couple’s video blogs documenting their efforts to quit using tobacco are now being featured on the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s new tobacco cessation Web site, www.DeterminedToQuit.com.

Angela and Justin Williams have been married for a little more than a year and are determined to quit smoking together, not just for themselves but also for their young daughter.

“We want Pennsylvanians to follow this couple’s journey in helping each other quit their addiction to tobacco once and for all,” said Secretary of Health Dr. Calvin B. Johnson. “Give your loved ones the gift of health this year by making the decision to quit smoking or by offering them the additional support they will need to be successful in their quit attempt.”

Beginning today, DeterminedToQuit.com will offer a selection of free Valentine’s Day e-cards to encourage loved ones to quit smoking. Pennsylvania couples who are determined to quit for love this year can also post their photos in the photo gallery section of the site by e-mailing photos to pictures@determinedtoquit.com throughout the month of February.

The Web site is part of ongoing activities by the department to help Pennsylvanians quit, or not start, using tobacco products and to curb the retail sale of tobacco to minors.

Research shows that individuals who get the support they need in their quit attempt are twice as likely to succeed. For more information, call Pennsylvania’s Free Quit Line at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669), or visit www.determinedtoquit.com.