Contact Us

To speak with a poison specialist, call 1-800-222-1222.

Media Inquiries:

If you are a member of the news media seeking more information about the Maryland Poison Center, please contact:

Emily Paterson,
MPH, CHES®
Public Education and Communications Manager
Maryland Poison Center

The contact information provided below is for administrative purposes only. Calls to these numbers are generally monitored Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

*Note: the administrative office is closed for the holiday season 12/24/24-1/2/25.

Individuals can contact the Maryland Poison Center administrative office at:

Phone: 410-706-7604
Fax: 410-706-7184
E-mail: mpcadmin@rx.umaryland.edu

Administrative Staff:

To e-mail an administrative staff member, please click on his or her name.

Managing Director
Angel Bivens, BS Pharm, MBA, CSPI

Medical Director
Joshua D. King, MD, FACMT, FAACT

Public Education and Communications Manager
Emily Paterson, MPH, CHES®

Health Professional Education
Angel Bivens, BS Pharm, MBA, CSPI