MPC 50th Anniversary

The Maryland Poison Center is celebrating 50 Years of Expert Care in 2022.

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Past Events

Maryland Poison Center's 50th Anniversary Webinar Series

Here for the Ages

March 23, 2022 2:00-3:00 pm EDT

Audience: Everyone

Description: Maryland Poison Center (MPC) is marking its 50th anniversary this year with a special quarterly series of educational webinars, with the first one on March 23 at 2 p.m. for everyone. “Here for the Ages” will be presented by Emily Paterson, BS CHES®, the MPC’s public education and communication specialist, and will provide an overview of how MPC serves Marylanders in every decade of life. The one hour webinar will cover:

  • Who the MPC is and what it does
  • When and how to call the MPC
  • Top five exposures and risk factors associated with poisonings in all age groups
  • Poison prevention and safety tips
  • Available MPC resources and materials

Recording available here.

 

Tales from the Poison Center- Tots to Teens

June 22, 2022 2:00-3:00 pm EDT

Audience: Health Care Professionals

Description: The MPC is marking its 50th anniversary this year with a special quarterly series of educational webinars, with the second one on June 22 at 2 p.m. for health care professionals. “Tales from the Poison Center- Tots to Teens” will be presented by MPC staff and will cover various tales from cases spanning from 0-19 years!

Recording available here. 

 

My Kid Ate...

September 7, 2022 2:00-3:00 pm EDT

Audience: Everyone

Description: The MPC is marking its 50th anniversary this year with a special quarterly series of educational webinars, with the third one on September 7 at 2 p.m. for everyone. “My Kid Ate...” will be presented by Angel Bivens, the MPC’s assistant director of operations and public education, and will provide an series of calls that began with the words "my kid ate...".

Recording available here. 

 

Tales from the Poison Center- Adults and Older Adults

November 9, 2022 2:00-3:00 pm EDT

Audience: Health Care Professionals

Description: The MPC is marking its 50th anniversary this year with a special quarterly series of educational webinars, with the fourth one on November 9 at 2 p.m. for health care professionals. “Tales from the Poison Center- Adults and Older Adults” will be presented by MPC staff and will cover various tales from cases spanning from 20-100+ years!

Recording available here.

 

Educational Materials

For home use: Marylanders are enouraged to order a poison safety packet for their home. The packet includes a brochure, stickers, a magnet, and other poison safety information. 

For other use: Marylanders in our service area can order educational materials in larger quantities. Limited quantities are available at no cost for most items. Materials available include: brochures, Mr. Yuk stickers, telephone stickers, magnets, posters, pencils, and teacher resource kits.

Donate

All gifts made to the MPC go directly to support the lifesaving services as well as to the educational and community outreach initiatives that the center provides. Please consider making a gift in support of the MPC today.