September is National Preparedness Month
Although we have not experienced a hurricane this season, we have seen the powerful impact of Harvey in Texas. We should be prepared for any disaster.
The Ready campaign is a national public campaign that educates and empowers Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies including natural and man-made disasters.
Get preparedness tips on our blog and visit the Ready campaign.
Opioid Epidemic
The Opioid epidemic in New Jersey is recognized as a public health crisis. Find resources to help end this crisis and save lives at www.reachnj.gov.
Dispose of Medicine Safely
Take the American Medicine Chest Challenge!
- Take inventory of your prescription and over-the-counter medicine.
- Secure your medicine.
- Dispose of your unused, unwanted, and expired medicine at an American Medicine Chest Challenge Disposal site.
- Do not share the medicine prescribed to you
- Talk to your children and physician about the dangers of prescription drug abuse… they are listening. For tips visit Partnership For Drug-Free Kids, NIDA, and StopMedicinceAbuse.com.