Poison Control Center News

The Poison Control Center (PCC) at CHOP offers poison prevention education and a 24-hour hotline for poisoning incidents.

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CHOP's Jeanette Trella, PharmD, BCPPS Named a Bloomberg Fellow

Aug 7, 2023
We are proud to announce that Jeanette Trella, PharmD, BCPPS, Senior Director of the Center for Public Health Readiness and Response at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has been named a Bloomberg Fellow, a unique program and diverse network of change agents.

Air Quality FAQs for Patients & Families

Jun 1, 2024
You might be feeling anxious about the poor air quality in our region. While this problem is real, it does not mean that there is nothing we can do to help keep our family safe.

Combatting the Opioid Epidemic

Oct 20, 2020
The opioid epidemic is hitting Philadelphia hard. CHOP, in partnership with the Poison Control Center, is doing something about it.
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Beware of Carbon Monoxide Poison Dangers After Storms, Says The Poison Control Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Aug 6, 2020
The Poison Control Center at CHOP reminds the greater Philadelphia region of the hazards of carbon monoxide (CO), a compound that is especially dangerous during weather emergencies and power outages. Since Hurricane Isaias came through our region on Tuesday, the Center has received almost two dozen calls from both families and other medical professionals about CO poisoning due to improper use of gas-powered generators.
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Protecting Your Child From Lead Poisoning

Nov 26, 2019
Lead poisoning can have a life-long impact on your child. Kevin Osterhoudt, MD, offers tips to help keep your child safe – especially if you live in an older home.