	News from the IPC

If you are a member of the media, and would like to schedule an interview with an Illinois Poison Center specialist, please contact Elizabeth Chmurak, IPC Public Affairs Specialist at 312-906-6146.

2008

The "Silent Killer" Creeps Up in the Winter Months - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Safety Tips
November 13, 2008

Play it Safe this Halloween - Illinois Poison Center Offers Trick or Treating Safety Tips
October 31, 2008

Fall Mushrooms Pose Poisoning Risk - llinois Poison Center Receives Several Toxic Mushroom Cases
September 25, 2008

Illinois Poison Center Celebrates Poison Prevention Month in March
February 21, 2008

2007

The "Silent Killer" - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
November 28, 2007

Halloween Dangers and Safety Tips
October 16, 2007

How to Avoid the Emergency Room this Fourth of July
June 21, 2007

Summer Safety Tips from the Illinois Poison Center
May 15, 2007

Illinois Poison Center Celebrates Poison Prevention Month
February 21, 2007

2006

News Item: Calls to Poison Centers from Cell Phones

December 4, 2006

Stay Safe from Potential Poisons When Winterizing the Car

December 4, 2006

New Carbon Monoxide Law Aims to Save Lives

Illinois Poison Center notes that ignoring law may result in death

November 17, 2006

Thanksgiving Day’s Uninvited Guest: Food Poisoning

November 10, 2006

Scare Away Halloween Dangers

October 13, 2006

Unfriendly Fungi: Mushrooms May Cause Poisonings

September 20, 2006

The School Year Begins – And So Do Asthma Attacks

August 23, 2006

Avoid Medication Errors by Calling the Poison Center

July 24, 2006

Celebrate Safely – Prevent Poisonings this Fourth of July

June 27, 2006

Illinois Poison Center Experts Warn of Allergy Medication Dangers

June 14, 2006

Illinois Poison Center Launches Story Time Program with Libraries Statewide

March 9, 2006

Children and Medicine: Prevent Accidental Poisonings

January 19, 2006

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2002 - 2005

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