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Upstate New York Poison Center Readies for National Poison Prevention Week Amidst Rising Concerns Over Cannabis-Related Incidents
Posted on: March 14, 2024
Upstate New York Poison Center Readies for National Poison Prevention Week Amidst Rising Concerns Over Cannabis-Related Incidents.
National Poison Prevention Week 2024 Toolkit
Posted on: February 20, 2024
View and download our National Poison Prevention Week 2024 Toolkit from the Upstate Poison Center.
![Navigating Holiday Hazards for a Poison-Safe Holiday](https://www.upstate.edu/poison/images/news/holiday-hazards-2023-400x200.jpg)
Navigating Holiday Hazards for a Poison-Safe Holiday
Posted on: December 19, 2023
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, amidst the festive decorations and merriment, there are poisoning potentials.
![Upstate New York Poison Center Urges Caution to Prevent Thanksgiving Poisoning Incidents](https://www.upstate.edu/poison/images/news/thanksgiving-2023-news-release-400x200.jpg)
Upstate New York Poison Center Urges Caution to Prevent Thanksgiving Poisoning Incidents
Posted on: November 20, 2023
The Upstate New York Poison Center urges the public caution to prevent any Thanksgiving poisoning incidents.
![Poison Safety Reminders for Halloween](https://www.upstate.edu/poison/images/news/halloween-2023-400x200.jpg)
Poison Safety Reminders for Halloween
Posted on: October 24, 2023
As kids head out to trick-or-treat or attend a party on Halloween, we remind you to watch out for the below potential poisonings.
![Poisoning Potentials as Students Start Back to School](https://www.upstate.edu/poison/images/news/back-to-school-2023-400x200.jpg)
Poisoning Potentials as Students Start Back to School
Posted on: September 11, 2023
School is in session, and we remind all teachers, parents, and caregivers to remember to talk with your child(ren) about potential poisons at school.
![Upstate New York Poison Center Welcomes Transition to New Clinical Director After 28 Years of Dedicated Service](https://www.upstate.edu/poison/images/news/christine-stork-transition-400x200.jpg)
Upstate New York Poison Center Welcomes Transition to New Clinical Director After 28 Years of Dedicated Service
Posted on: August 24, 2023
Upstate New York Poison Center Welcomes Transition to New Clinical Director After 28 Years of Dedicated Service.
![Upstate New York Poison Center Demonstrates Commitment to Families on National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day](https://www.upstate.edu/poison/images/news/fentanyl-awareness-day-400x200.jpg)
Upstate New York Poison Center Demonstrates Commitment to Families on National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
Posted on: August 15, 2023
The Upstate New York Poison Center Demonstrates Commitment to Families on National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day.
![Summer brings the highest number of calls to the Upstate New York Poison Center](https://www.upstate.edu/poison/images/news/summer-safety-2023-400x200.jpg)
Summer brings the highest number of calls to the Upstate New York Poison Center
Posted on: June 8, 2023
The Upstate New York Poison Center sees the highest number of calls in the summer between July and August each year.