Safe Prescription Disposal Day, Jun. 25

Carney Hospital is partnering with the Boston Police Department, Boston Public Health Commission, Dorchester Substance Abuse Coalition and Walgreen's for this safe prescription disposal event at Walgreen's parking lot on Gallivan Blvd. on Saturday, June 25, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (There is also an event in Jamaica Plain.)

These events allow community residents to have a safe and environmentally responsible way to discard their unused and expired medications. Proper disposal of medications is key to the safety of children, pets and the environment.