The Henry & Stark County Health Department, in partnership with First Choice Healthcare Clinics, is addressing a critical public health concern by establishing Sharps Collection Kiosks across six locations. These kiosks, funded by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, offer a safe disposal method for used medical sharps, including needles and syringes. Incorrect disposal of these items can lead to serious injuries and health hazards. Residents can now safely discard their medical sharps at designated sites in Kewanee, Colona, Toulon, Geneseo, Cambridge, and Alpha during regular business hours. This initiative not only protects public safety but also supports environmental health.
The Residential Sharps Collection Kiosks will be located at the following locations during regular business hours:
- First Choice Healthcare Kewanee Clinic, 110 N. Burr Blvd., Kewanee
- First Choice Healthcare Colona Clinic, 103 1st St., Colona
- First Choice Healthcare Toulon Clinic, 120 E. Court St., Toulon
- Geneseo Police Department, 119 S. Oakwood Ave., Geneseo
- Henry County County Courthouse, 307 W. Center St., Cambridge
- Alpha Pharmacy, 211 S. 1st St., Alpha
For more information, call the First Choice Healthcare Clinics in Kewanee at 309-852-5272; Colona at 309-792-4011; and Toulon at 309-852-3115, or visit our website at www.henrystarkhealth.com; find them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at Henry and Stark County Health Departments.