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OREGON POISON CENTER

Oregon Health & Science University
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, Oregon, 97239

For all Poison Emergencies & Information,
call 1-800-222-1222

Educational Materials Requests:
call 503-494-7799

Administrative Office:
call 503-494-8600

 

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Happy Holidays!

Every 13 seconds, U.S. Poison Centers receives a call about someone being exposed to a poison. Over 50% of these emergencies involve a child under five years of age.  

The holidays are a time when families are together sharing food and fun.  Make sure holiday gift giving does not include acidental poisonings.

Be ware of grandparent's pills and poison spills.  Review information about Holiday Hazards and Holiday 101 household safety tips for you and your family.

The Oregon Poison Center would like to wish you and your family health and happiness.  Prevent accidental poisonings and keep your family safe.  Follow this link for more ways to prevention poisonings in your home.

Your Regional Poison Center

The Oregon Poison Center (OPC) is located on the campus of Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon. We are a 24-hour regional poison emergency information and resource center for the public and health care professionals. We serve the citizens of the state of Oregon. As a regional poison center, we also provide service to Alaska, and the island of Guam.

The Oregon Poison Center, as a provider of 24-hour poison center services to our region has the following core mission and vision.

Our Mission

Our mission is to prevent poisonings and to minimize adverse effects of exposures to drugs, poisons, chemicals and natural toxins.  To guide effective utilization of health care resources by serving the public, health care providers and public health agencies, through telephone advice and consultation, educational outreach, research and emergency response planning.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be the regional leader for excellence in poison prevention, education, research and treatment.

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The Oregon Poison Center Web site is a free service. Its goal is to provide information about poisons. This site is a resource separate from our emergency telephone service.

The Oregon Poison Center Web site is NOT a substitute for talking with a trained Poison Specialist. In the case of an emergency, you should always contact your regional poison control center (1-800-222-1222) or 911 emergency services for help.