The Georgia Poison Center works closely with media outlets throughout the Peach State with THREE goals in mind:
- To educate the general public about the services we provide
- To raise awareness of new and emerging poisoning trends
- Reduce the incidence of poisoning in our State
FEBRUARY
11Alive – Still no answer on what caused illness of several metro Atlanta students
WSBTV – Deadly chemicals: Store-bought products blamed for dozens of deaths
MARCH
Fox31 – Beware of spring cleaning hazards
Fox5 – Drugs designed to look like candy being marketed to children
APRIL
CBS46 – Officials concerned about marijuana edibles and the appeal to children
MAY
WSBTV – Doctors seeing drastic spike in suicides among teenage girls
FOX54 – Environmental Protection Agency responds to mercury spill at Richmond County home
WABE – Essential Oils Popular But Can Pose Risk To Kids
JUNE
AJC – Are kids still eating Tide Pods?
WSBTV – WARMING: Georgia Poison Center warns about using essential oils around kids, pets
SEPTEMBER
WSBTV – Watch your step! Snakebites on the rise in Georgia
Univision – Aumentan mordeduras de serpientes en Georgia y asi puedes evitar una tragedia
11Alive – Snake bites appear to be on the rise this year
OCTOBER
WSBTV – Georgia Poison Center seeing kids as young as 13 with vaping illness
CBS46 – Snake appearances on the rise as Georgia heat lingers
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