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“Poison Prevention” A Consumer Newsletter |
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Poison Prevention is a quarterly publication for the public. Check out each edition for helpful seasonal topics and poison prevention tips.
If you have any questions about the newsletter, please contact Vickie Dance - Education, Outreach and Communications, 312.906.6125 or e-mail vdance@ilpoison.org
Consumer Alert: Poison Purse - Be Wary of the Danger You Carry
Herbal Supplements: "Natural" Ingredients Could Pose Health Risks
Seasonal Danger: Illinois Poison Expert Connie Fischbein Warns About the Poisoning Risks of Eating Wild Mushrooms
Illinois Poison Center Offers Organizations Grant Funds for Assistance in Spreading the Message of Poison Prevention
Wanted: Your Stories! Share how the IPC has helped you and your family
Message from Dr. Mike Wahl: The Value of the Illinois Poison Center
Illinois Poison Prevention Month-No Issue Too Small Just Call the Experts 1800-222-1222
Spring into a Fresh Start: Safety Tips to Clear out and Retsock Your Medicine Storage
Prescription Drug Poisonings on the Rise
Is Your Green Thumb Ready for Spring?
Wanted: Your Stories! Share how the IPC has helped you and your family
Message from Dr. Mike Wahl: Illinois Poison Center 2008 Year in Review
The Fix is in: caffiene boost comes with consequences
Inhalant Abuse = deadly risk
Enjoy the holidays by avoiding these poisoning hazards
Wanted: Your Stories! Share how the IPC has helped you and your family
Tis' the season for giving: invest in your community by donating to the IPC
Message from Dr. Mike Wahl: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning- what you need to know about the "Silent Killer"
Summer Threat: Torch Lamp Oil
Surviving the Great Outdoors: What you need to know to stay safe from poisons
Tackling Home Improvement Projects? Make sure you know what the risks are
FREE online Poison Prevention Education Training Course and Resources!
Wanted: Your Stories! Share how the IPC has helped you and your family
Message from Dr. Mike Wahl: Summer Poison Prevention Tips - Keeping Your Family Safe
March is Illinois Poison Prevention Month
Radon: The dangerous gas that could be lurking beneath your home
Think Safety First with Spring Cleaning
Investing in Your Community: Donate to the IPC
Wanted: Your Stories! Share how the IPC has helped you and your family
Message from Dr. Mike Wahl: IPC Partnering to Save Lives
Is Cold and Cough Medicine Dangerous for Children?
Lead Paint Recalls: Use Caution with Gift Giving this Season
Welcome Elizabeth Chmurak- New IPC Public Affairs Specialist
Reminder: Check your Carbon Monoxide Detector
Investing in Your Community: How Your Donation Can Make a Difference
Message from Dr. Mike Wahl: Safety Tips for the Holidays
Helpful Hand Sanitizers Can Be Hazardous
Tips for Mushroom Safety
Halloween Dangers: Tainted Treats, Leaking Glow Sticks and Much More
Investing in Your Community: Casa Central Helps Educate Chicago's Latino Community
Message from Dr. Mike Wahl: Proper Disposal of Medications
Poison Prevention Month with the Illinois Poison Center
Generating Momentum: Illinois Poison Center Ramps Up Latino Outreach
Planting the Seed for Gardening Safety
Investing in Your Community: Polk Bros. Foundation Commits to Latino Community
Message from Dr. Mike Wahl: 2006 Review
A Time to Reflect: Parents Share their Experiences with the IPC
New Carbon Monoxide Law Aims to Save Lives
Keep the “Happy” in Happy Holidays – Avoid these Poisoning Hazards
Investing in Your Community: Support the IPC
Message from Dr. Mike Wahl: Avoid a Tragedy by Being Prepared
Enjoy the Summer Safely – Watch out for outdoor hazards
Combining Medications and Hot Weather Can Be Deadly
Consumer Alert: Beware of Look-alike Products
Investing in Your Community: Meet Jerome Dimaano, RN
Message from Dr. Mike Wahl: NPPW 2006 Success
Observe National Poison Prevention Week
The Truth About Acetaminophen
Spring Cleaning with Safety in Mind
Investing in Your Community: Helping Health Care Professionals
Message from Dr. Mike Wahl: 2005 Success
Poisons Never Take a Holiday – Heed the hazards of holiday travel
Beware of Toxic Holiday Plants
Gear Up for National Poison Prevention Week
Investing in Your Community: Alarmed parent becomes dedicated volunteer
Message from Dr. Mike Wahl: Winter Safety
Medicine Mishaps – Avoid Accidental Poisonings
One Pill Can Kill
Disposing of Expired Medications
Protect the Family from Common Fall Poisonings
Investing in Your Community: Polk Bros. Foundation Challenge Grant
Message from Dr. Mike Wahl: Abuse of Psuedoephedrine Products
Surviving the Great Outdoors
Other Potential Poisoning Hazards
Tackle Home Improvement Projects Safely
Investing in Your Community: Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Grant
Message from Dr. Mike Wahl: Keeping Children Safe Year-round
Children Act Fast – So Do Poisons
Online Volunteer Educator Training Now Available
Spring into Safe Gardening
Investing in Your Community: Meet Jessica Metz, PharmD
Message from Dr. Mike Wahl: Successful 2004
Tis the Season…For Coughing and Sneezing
The Holidays' Uninvited Guest: Food Poisoning
New Online Training for Volunteers Coming Soon
Poison Hazards that Lurk in Your Home
Investing in Your Community: Holiday Giving Season
Message from Dr. Mike Wahl: Other Potential Holiday Hazards
Scare Away Halloween Hazards
Common Supplies Pose Danger to Children
New Materials in Spanish
Binge Drinking Remains College Campus Problem
Investing in Your Community: A Mother's Story
Message from Dr. Mike Wahl: IPC Helping Health Professionals
Summer Poisoning Hazards Can Ruin Outdoor Fun
Food Poisoning Can Spoil the Day
¿Habla Español?
Methamphetamine Abuse on the Rise
Investing in Your Community: Thank You for Supporting the IPC
Message from Dr. Mike Wahl: National Libraries of Medicine Grant
Herbal Supplements: Dangerous to Health?
Cleaning Products Pose Poisoning Risk
Satellite Education Centers in Your Community
Medication Safety for Seasonal Allergies
Investing in Your Community: IPC Web Site Offers New Tools
Message from Dr. Mike Wahl: Volunteers Needed
Be Aware of Holiday Poison Hazards
Protect Yourself from the Invisible Poison
Safeguarding Children from Lead Poisoning
Investing in Your Community: IPC Available Around the Clock
Message from Dr. Mike Wahl: Welcome to Poison Prevention
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