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Share Poison Safety and Prevention Information with Your Community by:

· Integrating the Illinois Poison Center (IPC) materials and hot line number (1-800-222-1222 stickers and magnets) into your current teachings and trainings.

· Contacting the IPC and/or local satellite education center for upcoming events (312.906.6125).

· Contacting a community organization and ask how you can share/distribute materials and information.

Ideas for Distributing IPC Information:

· Display IPC information on tables/counters in lobby of hospitals, centers, schools, public transportation, pharmacies

· Hang posters in the hallways, bathrooms, kiosks

· Distribute information in/at:

Classrooms

Health fairs (participate in and/or coordinate)

Payroll stuffers

Welcome/release/thank you packets for parents, patients, members, employees

Parent-teacher meetings

Community group meetings

Church socials

Corporate functions

Senior/older adult socials

Grocery stores

Sporting events

Movie theaters

· Integrate IPC information into:

School safety and health discussions/curriculum

School assemblies

Hospital, health care programs

Health trainings and presentations

CPR and first aid certifications/trainings

New parent education sessions/training

· Include IPC information and toll-free, hot line number (1-800-222-1222) in

Local papers

Local radio announcements

Public service announcements

Listservs

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