On the Road with the Missouri Poison Center-Bootheel Region
People across the country easily recognize the state of Missouri because of one key area: our bootheel! It is made up of several counties in the shape of a boot's heel at the southernmost part of the state. Hop on the road with Missouri Poison Center to learn more about…
Missouri Poison Center Nurse Wins Exceptional Nurse of the Year
During this year's Nurses Week, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital again hosted the annual Nancy Fedak Ross, RN Nursing Awards. These awards are named for Nancy Fedak Ross, who years ago began work at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon on 2 South, which was then a burn unit. Her love…
2019 Poison Prevention Week Poster Winners
In March, the Missouri Poison Center celebrated National Poison Prevention Week by hosting its 29th annual poster contest for students in kindergarten through 4th grade in the St. Louis area. These winners were celebrated with a an awards ceremony held at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital and a pizza…
Missouri Poison Center Nurses Recognized
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Nursing Administration recently announced the nurses selected to receive the Sr. Noreen McGowan Conference Scholarship awards for the pursuit of Professional Development and Excellence. Brittany Schmitt; a registered nurse and certified specialist in poison information (CSPI) at the Missouri Poison Center is one of…
Poison Prevention Week March 17-23, 2019
It has been 58 years since Congress established National Poison Prevention Week in 1961 to raise awareness, reduce unintentional poisonings, and promote poison prevention. Since this declaration, Poison Centers across the country have continued their life-saving work every year. There are now over 2.6 million calls made to poison centers…
2019 Poison Prevention Week Poster Contest
Calling all Kindergarten through 4th grade teachers, parents and students: we need your help! National Poison Prevention Week is March 17-23, 2019 and each year the Missouri Poison Center hosts a poster contest for students to draw, paint, and color their messages about poison safety. This year the Missouri Poison…
The Missouri Poison Center Gives Back This Holiday Season
Tis' the season! The holiday season is a wonderful time to reflect and be thankful for the many blessings and gifts received in 2018. As we all gather with our families and friends this holiday season, we are reminded of the many values that we represent at the Missouri Poison…
The Missouri Poison Center Turns 60!
This year the Missouri Poison Center is celebrating a distinct milestone, our 60th birthday! Over the last 6 decades, we have served Missourians by responding to exposure calls and questions as well as assisting in the treatment of thousands of hospitalized patients across the state.