Posted: February 21st, 2012 | Tags: 1800-222-1222, business, confidential, doctor's office, government agency, Illinois Poison Prevention MOnth, immigration, IPC, ipcblog, Poison Center, record | No Comments »
The IPC managed nearly 77,000 exposures in 2011, and nearly 75% of these came from calls from the general public. In addition to providing expert recommendations and treatment advice, our IPC specialists collect information as well. If you have ever called the IPC, you may have balked at our request for certain personal information – ‘Why do you need that information? What’s so important about my zipcode?’ We ask for this information because we create a medical record just like at your doctor’s office. Most people expect that the receptionist will ask for basic information at your yearly check-up, and a ‘telephone visit’ with the IPC is very similar. And like the medical record at your doctor’s office, your IPC medical record is completely, absolutely, 100% confidential. Read more »
Posted: January 17th, 2012 | Tags: 1800-222-1222, 2012, diet pills, Illinois Poison Center, ipcblog, new year, nicotine, over the counter, resolutions, stop smoking | Comments Off
It’s that time of year when many people set out to better themselves; the turn of the calendar gives us a fresh start and a clean slate. Here are two resolutions that have the potential for toxicity and some IPC-recommended resolutions as well. Read more »
Posted: December 13th, 2011 | Tags: 1800-222-1222, evergreen, holiday plants, holly, Illinois, Illinois Poison Center, IPC, ipcblog, mistletoe, poison prevention, wreaths, yew | No Comments »
During the holiday season, evergreen plants adorn houses all over the world. For the northern climates, the outside can be dreary, cold and devoid of life. Decorations of green-leaved plants and bright red berries add spark and life to our homes. Through generations of tradition, decorative plants such as holly, mistletoe and occasionally the yew plant provide a backdrop that helps bring the holiday feeling alive. Read more »
Posted: November 15th, 2011 | Tags: 1800-222-1222, donation, funding, funding cuts, holiday, holiday giving, Illinois Poison Center, ipcblog, non-profit, Poison Center, poison prevention, poison safety | No Comments »
As we approach the end of this year, we would like to thank all of you for your continued support of the IPC. The IPC is proud to play a vital role in Illinois’ health care network. Without you and others like you who carry our message and have offered personal financial support to help us continue our efforts, we would not be as successful doing our job.
For over 50 years, we have been just a phone call away; providing immediate help in handling poison emergencies throughout Illinois. Read more »
The IPC managed nearly 77,000 exposures in 2011, and nearly 75% of these came from calls from the general public. In addition to providing expert recommendations and treatment advice, our IPC specialists collect information as well. If you have ever called the IPC, you may have balked at our request for certain personal information – ‘Why do you need that information? What’s so important about my zipcode?’ We ask for this information because we create a medical record just like at your doctor’s office. Most people expect that the receptionist will ask for basic information at your yearly check-up, and a ‘telephone visit’ with the IPC is very similar. And like the medical record at your doctor’s office, your IPC medical record is completely, absolutely, 100% confidential. Read more »
