HELEN HAYES HOSPITAL TO ACCEPT USED NEEDLES FOR COUNTY SHARPS COLLECTION PROGRAM – JULY 11TH
June 27, 2017Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw, NY will accept used needles, syringes and lancets used by county residents for self-medication as part of the Rockland County SHARPS Collection Program on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Residents may bring their used sharps in approved sharps containers to the south loading dock of the hospital from 10am to 12 noon and 6pm to 8pm on that date.
Any resident who uses sharps in their home may participate in this free program. This includes residents with diabetes or other medical conditions, such as cancer or allergies that require medication by injection.
The SHARPS Disposal Program is an environmentally responsible method to dispose of unwanted needles, lancets and syringes, which are a potential danger to sanitation workers and the environment when disposed of improperly. Residents must place the used items into an approved container, which may be obtained from a surgical supply house or pharmacy. When the container is full, it should be closed and brought to one of the collection sites.
Sharps will be collected every month at a designated hospital or nursing home. For additional information on the SHARPS Collection Program, a schedule of collection sites, or the drop-off at Helen Hayes Hospital, call the Department of Health at 845-364-2086.
