Yearly Archives: 2012

Medication take-back event Saturday, September 29

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency is partnering with local law enforcement and municipalities throughout the country to hold a prescription drug take-back day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this … Continue reading →

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Arsenic in Rice

Many news outlets are talking about arsenic levels found in rice and rice products because of an article in the latest issue of Consumer Reports. Consumer Reports is recommending that … Continue reading →

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More Vermont mosquito spraying tonight

The Vermont Department of Health will complete its aerial pesticide spraying in Brandon and Whiting tonight, Friday, Sept. 7, between 7:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. Please see our blog entry … Continue reading →

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My dog ate rat poison—now what?

Boston CBS affiliate WBZ-TV recently reported on two dogs getting into rat poison in a park in Boston’s North End. At the NNEPC, we get many calls about dogs eating … Continue reading →

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Aerial mosquito spraying in Vermont

 The Vermont Department of Health will do an aerial pesticide spraying around Brandon and Whiting between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. tonight to reduce the risk of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) … Continue reading →

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New Maine bath salts law takes effect today

Maine has banned additional synthetic drugs related to bath salts with a new law that takes effect today. NNEPC Director Dr. Karen Simone spoke with Portland’s WCSH 6 for a … Continue reading →

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Poison centers and pharmacies: A natural partnership

How can pharmacists and pharmacies benefit from the poison center? How can pharmacies play a role in promoting the poison center? As a pharmacy student intern, I conducted an awareness … Continue reading →

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Poison center webinar for pharmacists, nurses and doctors

We are excited to announce that the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration Pharmacy Services Support Center is offering a new eLearning program called “Poison Centers 101: Operations, Staffing, Statistics … Continue reading →

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Uranium Marbles and Glassware: A Radiation Risk?

Recently, the NNEPC got a call from a middle school where a student had brought in some uranium marbles. Also known as vaseline glass or canary glass, these marbles and … Continue reading →

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Kitty vs. Daylily; Or, the time I accidently almost killed my boss’ cat

My yard is filled with blooming daylilies right now, one of my favorite garden plants. Easy to care for, they spread quickly and are always bright and cheery. But this … Continue reading →

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