This Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day and the DEA is urging people to get rid of unused and expired prescription medications. The Drug Enforcement Agency sets both a spring and fall takeback day for people to get rid of their old medications. During the last spring takeback day, law enforcement agencies collected 335 tons of pills nationwide. Ohio had the 3rd highest amount, behind Wisconsin and Texas, collecting more than 41 tons of old prescription medication.
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ADA, OH (WLIO) - Ada police officers are looking for suspects who took prescription medication from the Rite Aid pharmacy Monday night. The department released this picture of one of the robbery suspects caught on surveillance video. Officers were called to Rite Aid just before 9 p.m. The suspects were described as three black males with black clothing and wearing COVID-style masks. They didn't show any weapons, and no one was reported injured. They did leave on foot with prescription medication. Officers believe they got into a car with a fourth individual and left the area.
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Pictured: White medical pills, tablets on white background.
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The Family Resource Center hosted an open house on Monday to unveil the recently completed remodeling of their Hancock County Headquarters. Staff and community members gathered at the 1941 Carlin Street facility in Findlay to see the $1.75 million of renovations that were made.
Dr. Tousi said the medication, which is called Lecanemab, was designed to reduce amyloid beta plaque in the brain. Amyloid beta plaque has been linked to Alzheimer’s disease. The medication does not treat symptoms of the disease but rather helps to slow down the progression of it.
Ohio Northern University’s HealthWise Pharmacy, a key campus learning center for pharmacy students, now offers compounding services to the community, for people as well as pets and other animals. It’s a service that provides customized medications for a variety of health-related conditions, and can serve as a convenient solution to typical medication barriers.
The Putnam County Health Department, Council on Aging, Homecare and Hospice, and the Meadows came together for their annual Fall Prevention Awareness Day. Doctor Jacinta Eickholt spoke to the group about the causes and prevention of falls.