Posts Tagged ‘Alta Bates Oakland’
Preventing accidental overdoses by taking back old medications
Last weekend was the 12th National Drug Take Back Day, held at locations across the country, including Oakland. The Drug Enforcement Agency and local law enforcement groups collect unused prescription drugs on this day as part of an effort to fight the opioid overdose crisis. The agency encourages those who buy prescription medications to return old and unused…
Read MoreHospitals in Oakland prepare for the next earthquake
Hospitals are conducting emergency drills and retrofitting buildings to withstand the next big shake.
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