Take Back event called a success

70 pounds of medicine collected

CHENEY – City officials are calling the April 13 Medication Take Back Event a success.

More than 70 pounds of unused, outdated medications were collected, officials said.

The event proved to be a resounding success according to Jessica Deutsch, the Community Coalition Coordinator for Talk2HealthyChoices.

The organization was among the participants, which also included local police, fire and other emergency responders.

Hundreds of community members participated in the event, contributing to the collection of numerous bottles of medications.

"People brought shopping bags filled with medications,...

 

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