Big Rapids Hospital, Reed City Hospital

Spectrum Health Hosts Medication and Needle Take Back Dates

March 20, 2017 – Big Rapids & Reed City, MI: Spectrum Health Big Rapids and Reed City Hospitals are again partnering with Ten16 Recovery Network to provide two opportunities for residents in Mecosta and Osceola counties to safely dispose of unwanted items. Those who use needles to manage their medication or have leftover prescriptions are encouraged to bring them to the hospitals during the specified times for proper disposal.

Over the last year, the program has served 221 people, collecting 359.9 pounds of medication and 287.7 pounds of needles.

Unwanted medications will be accepted including:

  • Over-the-counter
  • Prescription
  • Liquids
  • Inhaler
  • Ointments
  • Pet medications

Both locations will also accept needles.

Drop-off sites are scheduled at the following times:

  • Tuesday, March 28 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the main lobby of Reed City Family Practice, located at 300 N. Patterson, Reed City, MI 49677
  •  Thursday, March 30 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Big Rapids Hospital Main Lobby, located at 605 Oak St. Big Rapids, MI 49307

Medications should be in their original container and all identifying personal information on prescription labels should be blocked out. Individuals can stop by at any time during the three-hour window and dispose of unwanted items. For more information, call 231.592.4493.

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