Available at no cost to individuals enrolled in Medicare Part B, the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit is a prevention focused appointment that differs from a traditional annual physical exam. This educational session will explain what is included in an Annual Wellness Visit and how patients can make the most of their appointment by coming prepared with the information their provider needs.

Dosher Memorial Hospital will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive at the JayCee building, at 309 N. Fodale Ave., down the road from the main entrance of the hospital. Community members who would like to donate blood at this event are encouraged to sign up online at www.redcrossblood.org and enter in zip code 28461 in the “Find a Blood Drive” search tool. Look for "JayCee Building" and the date and click, “See times,” to check schedule availability. Tap on the donation time of your choice and fill in the requested information. All donors are welcome. Please bring a photo ID.

Operation Medicine Cabinet is a drive through drug take back event which enables local residents to drop off unwanted and expired prescription medications at the front entrance of the hospital without having to leave their vehicles. Operation Medicine Cabinet helps prevent drug misuse and minimizes environmental impacts by providing an alternative to household disposal methods. Operation Medicine Cabinet will take place on Wednesday, October 7th, between the hours of 9:00 am and 1:00 pm at the Dosher Hospital front entrance at 924 N. Howe Street Southport. Sharps will not be accepted at this event, however, Dosher staff members will have information on hand on how to safely dispose sharps at home. Please note: Dosher is unable to collect any medications outside of the published hours of this event. Participants who arrive early will be asked to hold onto their medications until 9:00 am. Community members who arrive after 1:00 pm will be directed to other local safe medication disposal locations. These measures are for the safety of our staff and community, and Dosher appreciates everyone’s understanding. For questions about Operation Medicine Cabinet, call the Dosher office of Marketing and Community Relations at 910-457-3900 or email marketing@dosher.org.