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Dispose of Unneeded Prescription Drugs Safely!
The 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. This event provides a free, anonymous, and safe way to dispose of unneeded, unused, or expired medications at thousands of locations across the United States.
Key Details for April 2026 Take Back Day:
- Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Purpose: To prevent prescription drug abuse, accidental poisonings, and environmental damage from improper disposal.
- What to Bring: Pills, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs, including pet medications.
- What NOT to Bring: Liquids, needles/sharps, and illegal drugs.
- Location Finder: You can find a nearby collection site at: https://takebackday.dea.gov/.
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April is STI (Sexually Transmitted Infections) Awareness Month
- STIs are some of the most common infections every year and here in Woodbury County, infection rates for STIs can be high.
- Many people don't have symptoms when they are infected, so they don't even know they are infected!
- Common STIs include chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, herpes, HPV, and trichomoniasis.
- Some STIs can be treated with antibiotics but others cannot be cured.
- IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO PREVENT INFECTIONS BEFORE THEY HAPPEN. Talk about STIs with your partners BEFORE having sex.
- Not all medical checkups include STI testing, so don’t assume that you’ve been tested unless you discuss it with your provider.
- If you’re having sex, getting tested for STIs is one of the most important things you can do to protect your health.
SDHD offers free & confidential testing and treatment for STIs, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and others.
Schedule your appointment to get tested for STIs today.