DON'T SMOKE PROGRAM GETTING RAVE REVIEWS! Dr. R. U. Well's Don't Smoke Program, weaves important health, social and peer pressure issues with humor and audience participation. Magic, ventriloquism and the “Don't Smoke” song are combined to motivate students. The fun also enhances student memory of this serious message. Targeted for grades 2 through 4, the lesson is performed for up to fifty students (double class) in the 45 minute presentation. The props include Charlie, a puppet who plays a keyboard and assists with the questions and answers. The program is written and performed by Jan Potter, a former teacher, who appears as a clown-doctor. The program may be funded by Capital District Physicians Health Plan in areas of New York covered by the plan. The following are excerpts from letters written to CDPHP: "I had the pleasure of watching Dr. R. U. Well and her Don't Smoke show. I was extremely impressed to say the least and have spent my morning raving about Jan. I am anxious to help spread the word regarding this program." Nancy W. Walley, R.N. Health Projects Coordinator, County of Albany, Dept. of Health “…an outstanding way to educate our students. The ‘No Smoke’ messages were delivered in a very clever, participatory manner most appropriate for this age group.” Nancy Lozeman, Albany Academy for Girls, nurse President, NY Capital District School Nurses Association “This engaging program is informative, entertaining and effective.” Sue Purdy, Health Teacher West Sand Lake Elementary School, West Sand Lake, NY “Dr. R. U. Well is the best! The smoking prevention program provided by Jan Potter is a valuable educational lesson for our young children. In a fun and entertaining way, Jan is able to capture the attention of the students and present important information in a way that they will remember.” Merry Lee Kraft, Health Teacher Miller Hill Elementary School, Averill Park, NY "Her presentation was fantastic; the children were humming her song all day. What a delightful and meaningful way to send a strong message. It is my hope that she can reach thousands of children each year with this very important message." Fran Miller St. Teresa of Avila School, Albany, NY