Plantation Road

Publix to donate water, ice as part of hurricane relief efforts

Retrieved on: 
Friday, September 30, 2022

Additionally, Publix also activated an ongoing donation campaign today, allowing customers and associates to help people affected by the hurricane.

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  • Additionally, Publix also activated an ongoing donation campaign today, allowing customers and associates to help people affected by the hurricane.
  • One hundred percent of proceeds donated at checkout will go to the American Red Cross.
  • Our hearts are with our neighbors, friends and relatives in southwest Florida, said Publix Director of Community Relations Dwaine Stevens.
  • In our most challenging times, the Publix family is always ready to do good, together.

Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Will Take Place on Saturday, October 23

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Vaping devices and cartridges will also be collected at any of the drop off locations as long as the lithium ion batteries have been removed.Veterinarian medications are also collected.No sharps or syringes will be accepted.

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  • Vaping devices and cartridges will also be collected at any of the drop off locations as long as the lithium ion batteries have been removed.Veterinarian medications are also collected.No sharps or syringes will be accepted.
  • ; Clearbrook Walmart; Lewis Gale CaveSpring ER - 2706 Odgen Road; Walgreens at Electric Road and Brambleton; Walmart Neighborhood Market at Plantation Road
    This initiative addresses vital public safety and public health issues.
  • Medications that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse.Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. and in the valley are increasing at alarming rates as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.Studies show that 90% of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.
  • In fact, the majority of commonly abused drugs by teenagers are prescription medications.