https://www.illinoispoisoncenter.org/
The Illinois Poison Center is dedicated to reducing the incidence and injury of poisoning in our communities through immediate expert telephone treatment recommendations, innovative public and healthcare professional education, and focused research.
Our vision is an Illinois that no longer suffers from the harm of poisoning
The Illinois Poison Center is a non-profit health service that provides the people of Illinois with access to comprehensive and trusted information and treatment advice on potentially harmful substances via a free, confidential 24-hour helpline: 1-800-222-1222. The helpline is staff by specially trained medical experts, including physicians, nurses and pharmacists.
The IPC serves as the state’s leading source of advanced toxicology training and consultation for healthcare professionals. Working closely with colleges and universities in Illinois, the IPC provides curriculum for nursing, pharmacy and medical students to further their knowledge of toxicology.
The IPC engages volunteers within Illinois communities to help provide the general public with outreach education on poison control information on potentially harmful substances. The IPC also partners with public health agencies, such as the CDC, to monitor related hazardous threats.
