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Supporting the Georgia Poison
Center
The Georgia Poison Center (GPC) aims to reduce the incidence
and impact of poisonings in Georgia. This is accomplished by providing timely diagnosis and treatment advice to
all callers, and by developing innovative educational strategies
that increase awareness of poisoning.
The GPC is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization and serves as
an invaluable and cost-effective resource to Georgians. This is
evidenced by the fact that over 80% of all calls handled by
the GPC represent poisoning situations that can be safely
managed over the phone. The timely, free assistance is
convenient, affordable, and in many cases – lifesaving. Oftentimes eliminating the unnecessary expenses of emergency
room visits. It is estimated
that every dollar spent on a poison center saves at least $15 in
unnecessary health care expenditures.
In order to continue
providing this lifesaving service, the GPC needs your support. Your contribution will help assure the center will be there in a
poison emergency and provide the most expanded educational
resources available. To make a tax-deductible contribution to
the GPC, send a check or money order to:
Georgia Poison Center
Education Department
80 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, SE
PO Box 26066
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3050
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