In an Emergency
1. Call the Poison Center Hotline (1-800-222-1222) if you or another person have been exposed to something that might cause an unwanted and/or unexpected reaction.
2. Remain calm - the majority of poison emergencies can be resolved quickly; over the phone
3. Call 9-1-1 if the person is unconscious or has difficulty breathing.
The Illinois Poison Center provides a variety of career and experiential education opportunities:
CAREERS
All open positions are posted on our parent company’s website Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council
EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION
Public Health: Outreach and Education Internships
For more information, contact Vickie Dance, Public Education Manager, at vdance@ilpoison.org
Communications Internships
For more information, contact Alex Harkness, Public Relations Manager, at aharknes@mchc.com
Development/Grants/Fund Raising Internships
For more information, contact Gail Moran, Development Coordinator, at gmoran@ilpoison.org
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