Press Releases

Iron Mountain VAMC hosts Drug Take Back Day

The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center will host a Drug Take Back event Friday, October 25th, 2024, from 9:00am to 4:30pm at the Iron Mountain campus. This is provided so anyone can safely dispose of unwanted medications. No liquids or syringes in designated safe return receptacles during this time.

We welcome both Veterans and non-Veterans to participate in this bi-annual event,”  said Oscar G. Johnson VAMC Chief of Police Services Patrick Palmquist. “Just look for our red coat volunteers, those wearing recognizable vests. They will direct you to the disposable container.”

The Department of Veterans Affairs launched this nationwide effort to assist Veterans and non-Veterans with the disposal of unused or expired prescriptions or over-the-counter drugs, including controlled substance prescription medications, on designated VA Medication Take Back Days. The effort is part of the Presidents’ Dispose of Unused Medications and Prescription (DUMP) Opioids Act, signed into law in 2021.

For more information, call (906)-774-3300 and ask to speak with police services.

Submit Press Releases, News, Calendar Items, and Community Events to mediaBrew radio stations WFXD, WKQS, WRUP, GTO, Fox Sport Marquette, and 106.1 The Sound
Click To Submit Press Releases, News, Calendar Items, and Community Events to mediaBrew radio stations WFXD, WKQS, WRUP, GTO, Fox Sport Marquette, and 106.1 The Sound

Marquette, Michigan Calendar; Ishpeming Calendar; Negaunee Calendar; Gwinn Calendar; Negaunee Calendar and Events; Upper Peninsula Calendar of Events; Escanaba Events and Calendar

Related posts

Wow Animation set to hold Animation Summer Camps at U.P. Children’s Museum July 7-18

Todd P

Michigan State Parks Gear Up for Warm Weather with Outdoor Education, Fitness Programs

Todd P

NMU Policy Change Benefits Transfer Students

Staff mediaBrew

Out of the Darkness: Marquette County Community Walk September 12th

Todd P

MAPS Summer Food Service Program June 17th

Staff mediaBrew

FREE Spooky Science Night at the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum Friday, October 27th

Todd P

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Accept Read More