Wednesday, May 12, 2021

TPCN SPI SPOTLIGHT: Dallas SPI Ivan Barinas

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1. Tell me your history with poison control and how you became a SPI. (Length of time worked there/background/passion for this, etc.) My sto...
Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Why It is Critical for Parents to Know the Poison Control Number

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  We never truly know when a poison emergency will occur. It only takes one fast-moving baby and a bottle of gummy vitamins left out, for tr...
Friday, April 16, 2021

Take Advantage of National Drug Take Back Day on April 24, 2021

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Do you have unused or expired medications at home lying around in cabinets that should no longer be used? Holding onto old or unused medicat...
Friday, March 19, 2021

Poison Prevention Week 2021: Prepare. Prevent. Protect.

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It has been an unprecedented past year for everyone, especially Texans.  After over a year of working  our way through a pandemic and fighti...
Thursday, January 7, 2021

Reminders of What We Learned in 2020

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The year 2020 has served as an unparalleled time. The sudden emergence of COVID-19 left many Americans concerned for their health and wellne...
Thursday, December 10, 2020

Several Reasons to Save the Poison Help Line in Your Phone this Holiday Season

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It is the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be the most dangerous. The Texas Poison Center Network is an incredible free reso...
Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Rise in Calls to Poison Centers on Disinfectants and Hand Sanitizers

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Since COVID-19 hit the United States earlier this year, many people have been staying home and practicing social distancing. Many have also ...