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Community Health Network Collects 1400 Lbs of Medication in Drug Take Back

For release on April 28, 2024

Indianapolis, IN—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 the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) sponsored National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.  More than 1400 pounds of medication were collected at the sites for safe disposal.

“Safe medication disposal helps keep Indiana families healthy,” says Nino Kristie Voskuhl, RPh MHA, Director of Pharmacy at Community Howard Regional Health. “For one, it decreases the risk associated with old medications being available for accidental ingestion and poisoning.” 

It also has long-reaching effects outside of the household by reducing dangers in the community. “Safe drop-offs reduce the possibility of theft or misuse of controlled substances. They also protect the environment from the effects of medical runoff in wastewater and at trash disposal sites,” according to Voskuhl.

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 Howard Regional Health
  • Community Hospital Anderson

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.

Bobbie Brooks, Communications Manager
Bobbie Brooks
Communications Manager