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An event aimed at collecting unused and expired medications added to a total of 88,000 pounds collected and disposed of since 2019.

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West Valley Medical Center hosted its sixth Crush the Crisis event in Caldwell.

Nearly 100 pounds of unused medications were collected for safe disposal.

HCA Healthcare ‘s initiative has collected 88,000 pounds since 2019.

The event aligns with DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

On Oct. 25, West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell, in partnership with the Caldwell Police department collected nearly 100 pounds of medications as part of the sixth annual “Crush the Crisis” prescription drug take-back day.

The event was part of HCA Healthcare’s seventh annual event. West Valley is owned by HCA, which h

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