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.
IF THIS IS A POISONING EMERGENCY
OR
YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT A POTENTIALLY HARMFUL SUBSTANCE
(no question/issue too big or too small)
CALL 1-800-222-1222
If you are calling from a cell phone and you are experiencing problems getting through to a poison center, click here.
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Administration
Phone: 312-906-6136
Email: info@ilpoison.org
Vickie Dance, MS
Public Education
Phone: 312-906-6125
E-mail: vdance@ilpoison.org
Contact Vickie if you have questions about education and outreach programs, community organization partnerships, integrating Poison Prevention Education into your curriculum, volunteer satellite education network and internship/practicum opportunities.
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Gail Lise Moran. MS, CGR/E
Development
Phone: 312-906-6177
E-mail: gmoran@ilpoison.org
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Janine Sheedy
Communications
Phone: 312-906-6175
Email: jsheedy@mchc.com
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