Alabama Poison Center

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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