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Top 6 Reasons Why One National Poison Center is NOT the Answer

Published by on April 5, 2011 | Leave a response
Top 6 Reasons Why One National Poison Center is NOT the Answer

Last month, we explained how cutting funding for poison centers is a classic case of ‘penny wise, pound foolish’ and the loss of poison centers would lead to a drastic increase in unnecessary health care costs.   One of our astute readers left us a comment asking a very good question: Thanks for this explanation.  I … more

The State of Poison Centers: Is it the End or the Beginning?

Published by on January 18, 2011 | Leave a response
The State of Poison Centers: Is it the End or the Beginning?

Have you ever wondered about the vital role poison centers play in enhancing health care in America?  This week’s blog post is a contribution from the President of the American Association of Poison Control Centers, Richard Dart MD, PhD, FACEP, FACMT. In his most recent President’s Message, Dr. Dart focused on the value of poison … more