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Through HRSA, the Poison Control Centers Stabilization and Enhancement Grant Program, the following innovative poison prevention and outreach projects were fully or partially funded.
There are 61 poison centers across the country. From New Mexico to New York
City, each poison center has to address the unique social and cultural characteristics
of its specific population. In this section, you will be introduced to the
creative and effective ways that individual poison centers are reaching
their audiences with poison prevention information. Below are some examples
of successful tactics and ideas that have been used by poison centers to
communicate about preventing poisonings. Be sure to check back often for
updates! And if you'd like to share information on ways YOUR local poison
center is communicating, contact us.
Ruth A. Lawrence Poison & Drug Information Center
Developed panel broadcasts and animated DVD/Video targeted for older adults, children, and general population. For “Stop! Ask First!” DVD/Video contact Nancy Warburton.
Panel Broadcast 1
Panel Broadcast 2
Nancy Warburton
Cincinnati Drug & Poison Information Center
Developed a program to increase overall awareness and accessibility of the poison control center to urban African-American population. Warm-Line for African-Americans Special Urban Poison Prevention (WAASUPP) - "What's Up?"
Earl G. Siegel, PharmD
Central Texas Poison Center
Developed an educational video and age-appropriate interactive electronic games and worksheets to complement the video in both English and Spanish. Focused on elementary-school children.
Douglas J. Borys, PharmD, DABAT
California Poison Control System
Created and delivered customized, culturally relevant information directly to consumers in a variety of established and non-traditional settings. Focused on Latino and Hmong populations.
Stuart E. Heard, PharmD
The information in this section is meant to allow individual educators, health professionals, poison centers, and other partners to easily find research and information relevant to their specific communications challenges and implement it accordingly. If you know of proven tactics, new research, or other material that should be featured in this section, contact us.
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