The Maryland Poison Center Celebrates 50 Years of Expert Care
January 18, 2022
State-wide service located at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2022.
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Maryland Poison Center Celebrates National Poison Prevention Week 2021
February 28, 2021
Observed March 21-27, National Poison Prevention Week helps raise awareness about the dangers of poisonings and promotes steps that everyone can take to prevent them.
Gamez Shows High Fiber In Carpeting Crisis
August 8, 2017
LAN administrator at the Maryland Poison Center was recognized for configuring temporary work stations and adapting the call center’s computer hardware so the MPC could stay open while new carpeting was being installed.
MPC Celebrates National Poison Prevention Week 2017
March 15, 2017
Observed March 19-25, National Poison Prevention Week helps raise awareness about the dangers of poisonings and promotes steps that families can take to prevent them.
MPC Staff Celebrate 20 Years as Certified Specialists in Poison Information
March 23, 2015
Designation, acquired following a stringent testing process, recognizes depth and breadth of knowledge concerning poisoning situations.
Maryland Poison Center Celebrates National Poison Prevention Week 2015
March 13, 2015
Maryland Poison Center will join poison centers across the country in celebrating National Poison Prevention Week March 15-21.
MPC Provides Data Tracking for State’s Naloxone Administration Program
February 3, 2015
Tracking of patients who receive medication for treatment of opioid overdose will lead to better understanding of outcomes
Mr. Yuk’s Best Friend
November 18, 2014
Director Bruce Anderson and his colleagues at the Maryland Poison Center (MPC) handle more than 55,000 calls a year, providing critical help to people suffering potential poisonings and toxic exposures.
Two SOP Faculty Members Honored with USM Board of Regents Awards
March 21, 2014
Awards represent the highest honor that the Board bestows to recognize exemplary faculty achievement.
Maryland Poison Center Celebrates National Poison Prevention Week 2014
March 17, 2014
Maryland Poison Center will join poison centers across the country in celebrating National Poison Prevention Week March 16-22.
MPC’s Bivens Makes Poison Safety Fun for Local Students
January 23, 2014
“Always Ask First” and other poison prevention tips highlighted in first program of UMB’s new children’s wellness initiative at Port Discovery.
MPC Study Compares Outcomes of Non-Medical Buprenorphine Use vs. Methadone
June 6, 2013
Non-medical use of methadone associated with higher hospitalization rates, greater ICU admissions, and worse medical outcomes.