| MUSKEGON AREA
MEDICATION DISPOSAL PROGRAM
TO COLLECT MEDICATION IN WHITEHALL
Muskegon, Mich. – April 13, 2010 –The Muskegon Area Medication Disposal Program (MAMDP) invites the public to celebrate Earth Day 2010 (April 22) on Saturday, April 17 by dropping off unused medications in Whitehall. Through this second collection event, MAMDP will reduce the amount of unused and expired medications in residents' homes through a free, safe and effective program to improve the environment and reduce the risk of accidental poisonings.
By working with local law enforcement, MAMDP will accept both over-the-counter and controlled medications.
Free Unused Medication Disposal Drop-Off Event
Date: Saturday, April 17, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: White Lake Ambulance Authority, 119 S. Baldwin, Whitehall
What: Unused or expired, over-the-counter or prescription medications
Community residents may drop off their unused or expired medications for proper disposal. When dropping off medications, residents should be sure to mark out patient information while leaving the medication information visible.
The Muskegon Area Medication Disposal Program (MAMDP) is made possible through the collaborative efforts of several community organizations. Coalition members include: Lakeshore Health Network, Mercy Health Partners, Muskegon County Sheriff’s Office, Coalition for a Drug Free Muskegon County, PRIDE, and Muskegon Community Health Project.
Accepted items include: Narcotics, DEA scheduled/controlled drugs, prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, medication samples, medicated ointments and lotions, antibiotics, cold and flu medicines, vitamins, inhalers, and pet medications.
Items not accepted include: Sharps, biohazardous materials, household hazardous waste, aerosol cans, sunscreen products, IV bags, and personal care items.
Future medication disposal drop-off events are planned for June, August and October. By midsummer 2010, MAMDP, in partnership with Mercy Health Partners' Retail Pharmacies, will provide daily drop-off locations for medications as well as sharps disposal.
For more information about MAMDP, which medications are accepted, or future medication drop off dates, visit www.mamdp.com or call Carrie Uthe at 231-672-3882 or Laura Fitzpatrick at 231-672-3201. |
