LECOM School of Pharmacy hosts drive-thru drug take-back event

LECOM School of Pharmacy hosts drive-thru drug take-back event
Bobbi Kraft Community Director, Parkside at Glenwood — LECOM Health Memorial Hospitals
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The LECOM School of Pharmacy is set to host a drive-thru drug take-back event on March 10, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place in the parking lot located at 54th and Peach Street, between Rite Aid and the LECOM Ambulatory Surgery Center.

This initiative invites the public to safely dispose of unused or expired medications by dropping them off at the designated drive-thru area. However, inhalers and other combustible items will not be accepted during this event.

For further details about the event, individuals can contact Katie Zboyovski, Pharm.D., M.H.S.A., at 814-731-7279.

LECOM Health is known for its innovative approach as a multi-faceted healthcare and education system. It stands out as the nation’s only osteopathic academic health center. LECOM Health encompasses various facilities including LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion, Corry Memorial Hospital, Medical Associates of Erie, among others. At its core is the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), recognized as one of the largest and most affordable medical schools in the United States. Since its inception in 1993, LECOM has trained nearly 18,000 healthcare professionals through its various programs across campuses in Pennsylvania, Florida, and New York.



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