FALLS CHURCH, Va. â While April 24 has officially been designated National Drug Take Back Day by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), pharmacists across the Military Health System in recent years have been stressing that every day is a drug take back day.
Thatâs because MHS pharmacies are outfitted with MedSafe medication disposal boxes, which can accept all pills, along with properly sealed powders, liquid medications and lotions, and dermal patches. MHS pharmacies also provide mail-in envelopes for medications.
âThe bins are right there when you walk into the pharmacy,â U.S. Public Health Service Cmdr. Thien Nguyen, a pharmacist with the Market Management Branch of Pharmacy Operations for the Defense Health Agency, said. âWe wanted to make sure that our beneficiaries knew that any time they were able to get through their medicine cabinets and put in their expired medications, or medications they donât use anymore, they can bring it in to us any
Roughly 200 pounds of unwanted medications collected on National Drug Take Back Day in Tioga County NY
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Briefs: Licking County Transit offers rides to vaccine clinics
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Free Licking County Transit rides available to vaccine clinics
Licking County Transit Board received grant funding from the Ohio Department of Transportation to provide free transportation to and from all vaccine clinics in Licking County.
Community members can call Transit to request service to a vaccine clinic, letting the dispatcher know it s for a COVID-19 vaccine. To schedule a ride, call 740-670-5185 and press 1 or call 1-800-350-7071.
How to Safely Dispose of Unused Medication at Home
This Saturday is recognized as National Drug Take Back Day in which the Licking County Health Department (LCHD) and community partners aim to educate residents on proper disposal methods of unwanted, unused, or expired prescription medication. In addition, we remind the public where safe and convenient prescription medication drop boxes are located in Licking County.
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Cheers to the three new Court Appointed Special Advocates who were sworn in Tuesday by Marion County Circuit Court Judge Patrick Wilson. CASA volunteers provide abused and neglected children peace of mind and support as they have to maneuver the court system. Keep up the good work.
Jeers to the reality that the 2020 Census spelled out this week. West Virginia is going to lose a seat in the U.S. Congress. State officials have to find a way to slow and/or stop outmigration of residents from this beautiful place.
Cheers to the resilience shown by little Colin Curtis, who was severely injured in a tractor accident last Friday. Cheers to his parents Andrew and Jenn who acted swiftly to ensure he got proper medical attention in a timely manner. We wish him a speedy recovery.
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