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About
the Alabama Poison Center

The
Alabama Poison Center (APC) is a telelphone information resource
for
both the public and health care professionals throughout Alabama.
APC is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation governed by a
state-wide board of directors. The center is staffed by qualified
nurse specialists trained in toxicology. Toxicologists and
consultants in many fields provide back up for the specialist
in poison information.The center is located in Tuscaloosa,
Alabama. APC is always open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
and has been serving the citizens of Alabama for 20 years.
Over 400 thousand people have used this service. Goals
of the center are to provide:
- telephone management and consultation
advice
- poison prevention materials
- public and professional educational
presentations
- data collection concerning types
of poisonings and treatment
- research
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