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Crush the Crisis Prescription Drug Take Back Day

HCA Florida Healthcare facilities across Central Florida to host Crush the Crisis Prescription Drug Take Back Day Oct. 26

October 24, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: HCA Florida Healthcare Facilities Across Central Florida to Host Crush the Crisis Prescription Drug Take Back Day Oct. 26

 ~Multiple sites to collect unused prescription medication to combat drug misuse~

 Orlando, FL – HCA Florida Healthcare facilities are hosting their annual “Crush the Crisis” prescription drug take back day on Saturday, Oct. 26, to raise awareness of the dangers of prescription drug misuse and the importance of safe and proper disposal of unused or expired medications. The event, which coincides with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, offers a safe and anonymous way to dispose of leftover medications.

 WHY:              While drug overdose deaths decreased in the past year, prescription drug misuse remains a public health crisis in the United States. In Florida alone, 2,836 
                        people died with at least one prescription drug in their system identified as the cause of death in the first six months of 2023. 

Research shows a significant number of drug addictions and overdose deaths come from individuals accessing unused medications from family and friends.

 

WHAT:           Crush the Crisis – Prescription Drug Take Back Day
                      HCA Florida Osceola Hospital, HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital, UCF Lake Nona Hospital and Oviedo Medical Center are participating as part of HCA               
                      Healthcare’s sixth annual national “Crush the Crisis” prescription take back day. Last year, more than 120 HCA Healthcare facilities from all 15 U.S. divisions 
                      partnered with local law enforcement to collect and safely dispose of 13,136 pounds of medication — an estimated 9.02 million doses.

 

Law enforcement officers will be collecting:
• Tablets or capsules in any packaging
• Patches
• Medicated ointments, lotions or drops
• Liquid medications (in leak-proof containers)
• Vape cartridges (without batteries)
• Pet medications

 Needles, syringes, lancets or liquids will not be accepted.

WHEN:            This Saturday, October 26, 2024
                        10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

WHERE:         UCF Lake Nona Hospital – main entrance*
                       6700 Lake Nona Blvd., Orlando
                       *Media interview location

 HCA Florida Maitland Emergency – drop-off location at the corner of Maitland   Boulevard and Forest City Road
9401 Summit Centre Way, Orlando

 HCA Florida Osceola Hospital – drop-off location in front of the Osceola Medical Arts building
700 West Oak St., Kissimmee

 HCA Florida Osceola East Emergency – drop-off location at the corner of Highway 192 and Live Oak Boulevard
4920 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, St. Cloud 

HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital        

                        325 Cypress Parkway, Kissimmee
WHO:              UCF Lake Nona Hospital Pharmacy Director Brittany Herring will be available for media interviews.

 

Please visit hcahealthcare.com/campaigns/crush-the-crisis for more information.

Publicado:
October 24, 2024
Location:
HCA Florida Oviedo Medical Center