Gummies, medicines, vitamins, or cannabis, can be dangerous. Stay safe by:
🍬 Storing up, away, and out of sight, preferably in a locked box or cabinet
🍬 Never call gummy medicines candy
🍬 Keep gummies in original container
☎️Call us at 1-800-222-1222.
#PreventPoison #NPPW26
🚨 New report alert 🚨
U.S. Poison Centers save $3.1B annually in healthcare costs & save lives. Proud the Upstate NY Poison Center is part of this essential national system.
📞 Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222 | 24/7
🔗 poisoncenters.org/national-impact-study
#PoisonCentersImpact #PreventPoison
🍬 Not everything that looks like candy is safe!
🚫 Laundry pods, cannabis edibles & cleaning products can be easily mistaken by kids.
✅ Store high & out of reach.
📞 If an exposure happens, call 1-800-222-1222 right away.
#PoisonPrevention #poisonhelp #PreventPoison
💥 Hydrocarbons (gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner & more) are in nearly every home. 🚫 Dangerous if swallowed, inhaled, or spilled.
✅ Get safety tips & download our guide: bit.ly/460Bd7n
📞 1-800-222-1222 (24/7, free, confidential)
#PreventPoison
📚🖍️ Back-to-school season is here! Parents and caregivers should stay alert for common poison hazards in classrooms and at home, including medications, cleaning products, small objects, and edible cannabis.
✅ Store items securely
✅ Supervise children
✅ Teach safe habits
#PreventPoison #BackToSchool
💬 Our public health educators love sharing life-saving poison prevention tips with the community! We offer presentations for schools, community groups, and events, either in-person or virtually. 📚
📩 Email us at PoisonEducation@upstate.edu to schedule your presentation today!
#PreventPoison
🌺 We had a blast at the 5th Annual Summer Safety Luau at Fort Drum!
🎉 Big thanks to the #FortDrum Family Advocacy Program for hosting a fun, family-friendly event filled with safety resources, games, & smiles all around! 😎🛟🌞
#SummerSafety #PreventPoison #SafetyFirst
🧪💚 The Upstate NY Poison Center website is your go-to for poison safety tips, emergency info & more!
Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or provider, we’ve got you covered.
🔗 www.upstate.edu/poison/
📞 1-800-222-1222 (24/7)
#PreventPoison #StaySafe #PoisonCenter
👋 Meet Dr. Tonia Tiewul, our new Medical Toxicology Fellow!
Originally from NYC, Dr. Tiewul trained at SUNY Upstate & UPMC Hamot. She’s back in Syracuse with her husband, Kc & son, Ronin!
Welcome, Dr. Tiewul! 💚
#Toxicology #PreventPoison #Welcome
🎆 #FourthOfJuly Safety Tips 🇺🇸
🎇 Keep fireworks away from kids & pets
🔥 Store lighter fluid safely after grilling
🍖 Don't leave food out 2+ hours
🍹 Keep alcohol away from kids
Poisoning emergency? Call 1-800-222-1222
#PreventPoison #IndependenceDay
🌸🏵🍃 Many beautiful flowers & plants are toxic if eaten. Know what is in your yard!
Read our Poisonous Plants Guide ➡️ bit.ly/4bi3cix
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#PoisonousPlants #PreventPoison #unypc
❤️ It’s Poison Center Educator Week! Meet Emilie Felicia, our newest Public Health Educator!
In just 1 year, she’s brought energy, fresh ideas & a passion for poison prevention to our region. 🌟
Thanks, Emilie! 💬💊
#PoisonHelp #PoisonCenterEducatorWeek #PreventPoison
👶💙 Hosting a #communitybabyshower? We’d love to join!
The Upstate NY Poison Center brings #FREE goody bags + safety tips for new & expecting parents. 🍼🧸
📧 Email dreyerm@upstate.edu to invite us!
#PreventPoison #BabySafety
📣 It’s Poison Center Educator Week! Today, we spotlight Mary Beth Dreyer, who’s spent 17 years in poison center education! 💚
Thank you for your leadership and passion, Mary Beth! 🙌
#PoisonHelp #PoisonCenterEducatorWeek #ThankYou #PreventPoison
🌱 It's #nationalweedyourgardenday!
Gardening this weekend? Wear gloves and identify plants before touching or trimming.
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#PreventPoison #Gardening #GardenSafety
🎉 Honoring 7 amazing team members from our poison center today at @upstatemedical.bsky.social’s Employee Recognition Day! They are celebrating 5 to 20 years of service! 💚
We serve 54 NY counties, 24/7. Call 1-800-222-1222.
#UpstateStrong #PreventPoison #UpstateERD #PublicHealth
👀🍬 If you can’t tell the difference, how can a child? Keep #cannabis edibles locked up & out of sight.
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#Lookalikes #PreventPoison
🌍 Had an incredible time at the 45th Congress of the #eapcct in #Glasgow, #Scotland! Our Clinical Director and team shared insights, networked globally, and one of our fellows proudly presented a poster! 👏🎉
#Toxicology #PreventPoison #eapcct2025
📣 7 of our toxicologists are in #Vancouver this week at @acmtmedtox.bsky.social Annual Scientific Meeting & Symposia. Up first, Willie Eggleston, PharmD, DABAT, & Matthew Kolbeck, MD, presented at the @aactinfo.bsky.social Pre-Symposium on surreptitious poisonings. #ACMT25 #AACT #PreventPoison
🎉 Emilie Felicia, our Public Health Educator, is at the
@binghamtonu.bsky.social Health and Wellness Fair today!
🎓✨ She's sharing valuable information on poisoning prevention and safety tips to keep everyone safe.
#preventpoison #binghamton #binghamtonu #binghamtonuniversity #bhealthy
👥 Join us for Part Two: Substance Use Summit in #OrangeCounty! 👥
Mary Beth Dreyer, MSEd, will cover:
✅ #Cannabis look-alikes
✅ Safe storage tips
✅ Local cannabis & alcohol data
🎯 Don’t miss it!
#UpstateNY #PreventPoison
🍃 Keep kids safe from toxic houseplants! Many common houseplants are toxic.
✅ Store them out of reach.
✅ Teach kids not to eat plants or berries.
✅ If ingested, call 1-800-222-1222 immediately!
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#PreventPoison #NPPW25
🍀 Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀
Don’t press your luck — if you need help, call us anytime at 1-800-222-1222!
We’re here 24/7 with fast, free, and confidential advice. 💚
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#NPPW25 #PreventPoison #StPatricksDay #Irish #luckoftheirish🍀 #stpaddysday
🌟 It’s the first day of National Poison Prevention Week! 🌟
When the unexpected strikes, we’re here 24/7, 365 days a year to provide fast, free, confidential, and expert advice! 💬💚
Join us each day of #NPPW25 to learn how we can help!
#PreventPoison #PoisonHelp #NPPW25
🚨 Our March #newsletter is here! 🚨
🔗 Read it here: bit.ly/4kyOo4m
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