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Wednesday, October 24, 2012  Updated with video; Phoebe Putney held a press conference Wednesday afternoon to announce that they had acquired some products from the New England Compounding Center (NEEC).

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  What are some ways to treat migraines?

Saturday, September 15, 2012  Updated with video; The folks at Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful were back at it again Saturday morning as they hosted their annual electronic recycling event behind the Albany Civic Center.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  Updated with video; Pharmacists throughout the country are encouraging elderly drivers to refrain from using medications while driving.

Monday, September 10, 2012  Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful, the Albany Police and MillerCoors are only a few organizations that are gearing up for a multiple go green event, Saturday, September 15 from 9 AM to 1 PM.

Friday, August 17, 2012  Updated with video; In light of the financial crisis in Ben Hill County, officials are implementing a new prescription drugs savings program to help residents save on their medications.

Monday, June 11, 2012  In our Facebook story of the day, we found out about an arthritic condition called Gout, and how it can be prevented.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  Updated with video; The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office announces they are continuing a recent service for medication disposal at a more consistant and convenient time.

Monday, October 31, 2011  Updated with video; Lee County officials say they had a surprisingly good turnout for their pill drop Saturday.

Monday, September 12, 2011  Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful is holding a drive for waste.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011  Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful is holding a drop off point for unused medication and electronics.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011  Updated with video; The Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition is accepting applications for their yearly Cancer Care grants, which run up to $4,000.

Thursday, June 30, 2011  Judge allows prison officials to forcibly medicate Tucson shooting suspect

Friday, February 04, 2011  Albany Drug Unit Commander Bill Berry says he’s never seen anything like what happened at last week’s drug raid in his 35 years as a police officer. But he’s not talking about the raid itself.

Saturday, September 25, 2010  DEA sponsors a nationwide prescription drug take back program.