The public health win hiding in plain sight: Poison centers

Poison centers are an undersung public health win — a model that has worked, and evolved, over the past 70 years, even as ...
University of Utah Health

New RAND Study Shows U.S. Poison Centers Save the Nation Billions Each Year

U.S. Poison Centers save the nation $3.1 billion each year, according to a new RAND study showing a $17 return for every $1 ...
WRAL

Beware snake bites, medication errors and carbon monoxide after a storm, NC Poison Control warns

An increase in venomous snake bites, carbon monoxide poisoning and medication errors after storms like Hurricane Erin can lead to illness or even death, a North Carolina Poison Control expert warns.

Cannabis, weight loss drug calls on the rise for New Mexico's poison control center

In LaDonna Bonnin’s line of work, the details really matter. As associate director of the New Mexico Poison and Drug ...
Rutgers University

Winter Storms Raise Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

The state of New Jersey and the region is preparing for a major winter storm this weekend. With significant amounts of ...
KOB 4

Poison control substance abuse | Healthy Living with UNM Health

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – When you hear poison control, you may think of a center that helps with a child who accidentally ate something dangerous or maybe a poisonous bug or snake bite. While poison ...
WHNT

BE AWARE: How you can keep your home safe during National Poison Prevention Week

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ALABAMA (WHNT) — A single mistake with ...
KTVZ

Poison Control warns of increased cannabis exposure in children

North Carolina (WLOS) — North Carolina Poison Control has issued an alert regarding an increase in children under 12 being exposed to products containing cannabis, such as vape products and edibles.