For many kids, Mother's Day means taking mom out to breakfast, giving her a gift or just saying thanks. On this special day, the South Dakota Department of Health would like to remind mothers of the free support available through the South Dakota QuitLine to help them be tobacco-free by Mother's Day 2009. Moms can enroll in the program by calling 1-866-SD-QUITS (866-737-8487).

"Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer among women, and smoking is attributable to 90 percent of those deaths," said Dr. Gail Gray, director of Health and Medical Services for the department. "Women in South Dakota need to know that support is available to help them quit smoking."