Walking Take Back Event Planned For September 16th

By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department

A “Walking Take Back” Event will be held on Wednesday, September 16, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Farmers Market at the Mountain Fresh Pavilion in Oakland. The Take Back is a joint event between the Garrett County Health Department and the Oakland City Police.

“Did you know that most people who misuse prescription drugs get them from family, friends, and acquaintances?” said Sadie Liller, Prevention Coordinator at the Garrett County Health Department. “You can make a difference by keeping track of the medications you have, by rethinking where and how you keep medication in your home, and by safely disposing of unused medications.”

If you can’t make it to the Walking Take Back Event, medication disposal drop boxes are located at the Oakland Sheriff’s Office, the Maryland State Police Barrack in McHenry, and at the Oakland City Hall. 

“Please stop by and see us, and help keep Garrett County safe by properly disposing of your unused prescription medications,” Liller said.

For more information call 301-334-7730 or 301-895-3111. This program is brought to you by the Garrett County Health Department through funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration.