News (2014)

See how the Maryland Poison Center is making headlines across the state of Maryland and beyond in 2014.

Please visit the news archive to explore stories that highlight previous accomplishments at the Maryland Poison Center.

Recent News:

	Mr. Yuk's Best Friend Date Published: 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.
	Nationwide Drug Take-Back Day Sees Record-Breaking Turnout Date Published: May 30, 2014 MPC’s public education coordinator explains the importance of proper medication disposal.
	National EMS Week Honors Lifesaving Work of Medicine’s “Front Line” Date Published: May 21, 2014 MPC’s professional education and clinical coordinator Lisa Booze, PharmD, CSPI, explains how the center partners with EMS providers to improve patients’ health.
	MPC's Anderson Interviewed in WBAL-TV Report "Poisoning Reports Increase with Popularity of 'Vaping'" Date Published: May 13, 2014 The use of electronic smokeless cigarettes, known as "vaping," has become very popular, but the practice is fueling an alarming increase in accidental poisonings across the country, especially in children.
	MPC’s Anderson Honored with USM Board of Regents Award Date Published: March 21, 2014 Award represents the highest honor that the Board bestows to recognize exemplary faculty achievement.
	Maryland Poison Center Celebrates National Poison Prevention Week Date Published: 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 Date Published: 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.