Community Health Network collects 650 lbs. of medication in Drug Take Back event

INDIANAPOLIS—Community Health Network sites of care around central Indiana served as safe, secure drop off locations for expired and no longer needed medications as part of this weekend’s national Drug Take Back event. Through this effort, more than 650 lbs. of medication were collected overall.

Proper disposal of prescriptions and over-the-counter medications keeps our homes and neighborhoods safer. It prevents accidental poisoning of children and pets. It can also ensure that personal information on prescription bottles will not be used for identity theft.

Community sites of care participating in the Drug Take Back event included:

• Community Health Network MD Anderson Cancer Center North
• Community Hospital South
• Community Hospital East
• Community Hospital Anderson

Community Health Network is pleased to support the Drug Enforcement Agency in this effort to keep our homes and communities safer.

Community Hospital South added to the event by incorporating a Fall Health and Wellness Fair. This included free flu shots, blood pressure screenings, education and information on health issues and treatment available and family fun activities to kick off the fall season in a safe, fun, and healthy environment.

About Community Health Network
Headquartered in Indianapolis, Community Health Network has been deeply committed to the communities it serves since opening its first hospital, Community Hospital East, in 1956. Community Health Network puts patients first while offering a full continuum of healthcare services, world-class innovations and a new focus on population health management. Exceptional care, simply delivered, is what sets Community Health Network apart and what makes it a leading not-for-profit healthcare destination in central Indiana. For more information about Community Health Network, please visit eCommunity.com.