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Indiana State Police partner with DEA for 23rd Drug Take Back Day
<\/strong>On Saturday, October 29, 2022, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring the 23rd<\/sup>\u00a0nationwide \u201cPrescription Drug Take Back\u201d initiative. \u00a0The \u201cTake Back\u201d initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs. Collection sites will be set up nationwide for expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs which will be properly disposed of without threat to the environment. \u00a0This program is for liquid and pill medications.\u00a0Vaping pens\u00a0without<\/strong>\u00a0batteries and vaping cartridges will also be taken.\u00a0Needles, new or used, WILL NOT be accepted for disposal.<\/strong>\u00a0This service is free and anonymous with no questions asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue.\u00a0Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.\u00a0Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet .In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines\u2014flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash\u2014pose both potential safety and health hazards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, the Indiana State Police is pleased to partner with the DEA, and as in the past, unwanted medications may be dropped off at any Indiana State Police Post, except for the Lowell and Toll Road Posts.\u00a0The event will be on Saturday, October 29, 2022, between the hours of 10am and 2pm. The Indiana State Police Post in Putnamville will have their collection on Friday, October 28, 2022, from 10am to 2pm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To locate the State Police Post closest to your home or business,\u00a0click this link for Indiana State Police on the Map.\u00a0<\/a>To find other locations in Indiana or across the U.S. that are participating in the Drug Take Back initiative,\u00a0click this link to the DEA<\/a>. The Drug Take Back events are the safe, popular and responsible way for the public to legally dispose of prescription drugs with no questions asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Community Health Network and Ivy Tech Community College partner to address Statewide Nursing Shortage<\/strong>
Community Health Network and Ivy Tech Community College are long-time partners in providing Hoosiers with quality healthcare. From providing students with clinicals to hiring Ivy Tech alumni, it is a partnership that the Hoosier state has benefited from in the form of talented nurses and other healthcare professionals. Earlier this year, Community opened its doors at the Community Health Pavilion in Noblesville to Ivy Tech medical assisting students. In addition to providing clinical site space for the incoming cohort, Community provided externship opportunities with temporary job training and learning opportunities to experience the potential of working in a healthcare setting. And Community representatives joined with Ivy Tech leaders in asking the state legislature for flexibility in the administration of the College\u2019s nursing school, allowing the College to expand the number of students it enrolls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community announced it will be taking the partnership to a new level to tackle the state\u2019s nursing shortage through a donation that will expand the College\u2019s nursing programs at its Anderson, Hamilton County, Indianapolis, and Kokomo campuses. Funds will be used for faculty and staff recruiting, equipment, student support and scholarship, faculty compensation and other related costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ivy Tech awards more undergraduate nursing degrees than any other Indiana postsecondary school. Approximately 90% of the College\u2019s nursing graduates stay in Indiana. Additionally, Community Health Network will select staff members to serve as clinical adjunct faculty each semester and provide clinical access to College students. The Community faculty expertise and experience will make significant contributions to the curriculum, and students will have the opportunity to become paid employee Patient Care Techs. After graduation, Community Health Network will offer full-time employment to qualifying students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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