Palmetto Poison Center, located in the College of Pharmacy at the University of South Carolina, is the leading source for free poison and toxicology advice in South Carolina. Serving all 46 counties in the state, the center receives over 31,000 calls per year and provides fast and professional help for poison prevention and treatment information. Accredited as one of only 55 poison centers in the US, Palmetto Poison Center is staffed by trained health care professionals, including pharmacists and nurses, who specialize in poison information and toxicology.
With a commitment to serving the community, Palmetto Poison Center offers its services free-of-charge to South Carolina residents and health professionals, ensuring access to expert advice 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In addition to handling a wide range of calls, from accidental ingestions to occupational exposures, the center also plays a vital role in experiential training for pharmacy students and educational programs for emergency medicine physicians and pediatricians. Through its dedication to poison prevention and treatment, Palmetto Poison Center continues to make a significant impact on the well-being of South Carolina residents.
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