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Linton, IN — Greene County General Hospital (GCGH) is helping in the fight against the drug overdose epidemic by once again hosting National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. It will be held Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the hospital’s main entrance located at 1185 County Rd 1000 W, Linton, IN 47441.
Read MoreLinton, IN — Greene County General Hospital (GCGH) is helping in the fight against the drug overdose epidemic by once again hosting National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. It will be held Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the hospital’s main entrance located at 1185 County Rd 1000 W, Linton, IN 47441.
Read MoreLinton, Indiana—Greene County General Hospital is pleased to announce the creation of the Greene County General Hospital Police Department. Officers were sworn in during a ceremony on December 20, 2022.
Read MoreThis Saturday, April 30, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring the 22nd nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs.
Read MoreThursday, Nov. 4, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., local law enforcement officers will pull out their best serving skills white waiting tables at JoEtta’s Pizza Villa in Linton and Pizza Villa II in Jasonville. Tips received by customers they serve will go to Greene County Project Lifesaver.
Read MoreNext Thursday, Nov. 4, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., local law enforcement officers will pull out their best serving skills white waiting tables at JoEtta’s Pizza Villa in Linton and Pizza Villa II in Jasonville. Tips received by customers they serve will go to Greene County Project Lifesaver.
Read MoreGreene County General Hospital is providing a local drop-off point for National DEA Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, October 23. Anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., bring your unwanted, unused or expired medications to the GCGH. Just drive up to the front lobby door area and someone will come out to your vehicle to accept your drop-off.
Read MoreWatch this week’s update from Greene County General Hospital in our story or on their Facebook page.
Read MoreGreene County General’s Weekly COVID Update video includes information about booster shots that are available now for some people. Watch the video on GreeneStreets or on Greene County General Hospital’s Facebook page.
Read MoreGreene County turned orange this week on the state’s color coded map depicting the community spread of COVID-19. According to today’s update from Greene County General, Greene County will likely be in the red zone next week.
With the rise in the number of Hoosiers testing positive for COVID-19 in Greene County and all of Indiana, Greene County General’s weekly update posted this afternoon offers some up-to-date information on what they’re seeing on the local scene.
Read MoreOn Saturday, April 24, 2021 the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring the 20th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs. Greene County General Hospital, in partnership with the Greene County Sheriff’s Department, is participating and unwanted medications may be dropped off at the hospital on Saturday, April 24, 2021, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Follow the signs to the main lobby entrance, pull up, and deputies and hospital staff will be happy to remove and dispose of the medications.
Read MoreGreene County General Hospital posted an update this afternoon on COVID-19 in Greene County.
Read MoreA Solsberry man who was stopped in Lyons on Sunday night was arrested and booked into jail. Deputes say he was in possession of over five grams of methamphetamine.
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