FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 |
CONTACT:
HRSA PRESS OFFICE
301-443-3376 |
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| WHO: |
Elizabeth M. Duke, Administrator, Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services |
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Nancy Bock, Chairman, Poison Prevention Week Council |
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Stuart Heard, President, American Association of Poison Control Centers |
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Nancy A. Nord, Acting Chairman, Consumer Product Safety Commission |
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Kristin Lolmaugh, Vice Chairman, Poison Prevention Week Council |
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| WHAT: |
Launch of Poison Help Campaign and Kick Off of National Poison Prevention Week |
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| WHEN: |
Thursday, March 13, 11:00 am ET |
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| WHERE: |
Union Station, West Hall, Washington , D.C. |
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| CONTACT: |
HRSA Office of Communications: 301-443-3376 |
Background
Each year, more than two million poison exposures are reported to the nation's poison control centers.
To kick off National Poison Prevention Week (March 16-22), the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will unveil a new online Poison Help Campaign (PoisonHelp.hrsa.gov) to inform Americans about the national Poison Help toll-free number (1-800-222-1222). The campaign also features media ads and bilingual radio jingles for use by local media and community groups.
Poison Prevention Week Council partners will be on hand to distribute materials and answer questions about poisoning and poison prevention.
HRSA's national Poison Control Program funds the nation's poison control centers to provide universal and immediate 24-hour access to a nurse, pharmacist or other poison expert in many languages.
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The Health Resources and Services Administration ( HRSA ), part of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for improving access to health care services for people who are uninsured, isolated, or medically vulnerable. For more information about HRSA and its programs, visit www.hrsa.gov.
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