4/22/2016
WHAT: UPMC has partnered with local security forces and the Drug Enforcement Administration to host Drug Take-Back Day. Members of the general public are invited to anonymously turn in their unwanted, unused or expired drugs for proper disposal. The events are free, and all medications must be in their original containers.
WHY: In recent years, abuse of prescription pain killers and over-the-counter drugs has been on the rise. Consumption of unused or expired drugs can have negative consequences for people who take them, and improper disposal can be harmful for the environment. Drug Take-Back Days are critical in preventing drug overdose, illicit drug use and water contamination.
WHEN & WHERE: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, April 29
- Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC: Outpatient Pharmacy Lobby
- Falk Pharmacy: Falk Medical Building, 2nd Floor Lobby
- Forbes Pharmacy of WPIC: Oxford Building, 3501 Forbes Ave., 7th Floor
- Hillman Cancer Center: Ground Floor Atrium, 5115 Centre Ave., Shadyside
- Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC: Main Lobby, 1st Floor
- UPMC East: Main Lobby
- UPMC Hamot: Women’s Hospital Lobby
- UPMC Mercy: Cafeteria, 2nd Floor
- UPMC Mercy South Side: Main Lobby
- UPMC McKeesport: Aging Institute Center, 1 Crawford
- UPMC Passavant: Main Lobby, McCandless Campus
- UPMC Presbyterian: Prescription Shop, 1st Floor
- U.S. Steel Tower: MyHealth@Work, 12th Floor (Employee/building resident access only)
