April 9, 2025, Press Release from OhioHealth:
KENTON, Ohio - OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital is proud to partner with local law enforcement and community organizations for Hardin County Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9 AM to Noon.
This event provides a safe, legal, and environmentally responsible way to dispose of expired or unused prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Community members are encouraged to bring their medications to any of the three convenient drop-off locations:
- Kenton: OPG Kenton Medical Office & OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital parking lot, 75 Washington Blvd., Kenton, OH 43326 (Enter off of Memorial Ave and exit onto E. Franklin St.)
- Ada: ONU parking lot between Rite Aid (now closed) and Starbucks, 602 S Main St., Ada, OH 45810 (Enter off of Main Street and exit onto College Ave.)
- Mount Victory: Ridgemont Local School District, 560 W Taylor St., Mount Victory, OH 43340 (Enter drive on east side of school.)
This initiative aims to reduce medication misuse and environmental hazards by ensuring proper disposal of medications.
Accepted items include:
- Expired or unused prescription and over-the-counter medications, including medicated lotions, creams, sunscreens, and inhalers.
- Medications from personal homes only (no medications from physician, dentist, or veterinary offices).
- Syringes and needles will not be accepted.
“This has historically been a great event for the community,” said Jake Abbott, PharmD, RPh, BCPS, Pharmacy Coordinator at OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital. “Last year we saw 110 cars and were able to remove over 120 pounds of expired/unused medications from Hardin County.”
The event is sponsored by OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital, Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, ONU HealthWise, and community partners such as HealthWise and Ridgemont FFA.
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