Oregon Health & Science University Partners

Poison Center

The Oregon Poison Center, as a provider of 24-hour poison center services to our region has the following core mission and vision.

Our mission is to prevent poisonings and to minimize adverse effects of exposures to drugs, poisons, chemicals and natural toxins. To guide effective utilization of health care resources by serving the public, health care providers and public health agencies, through telephone advice and consultation, prevention educational outreach, research and emergency response planning.

The Oregon Poison Center (OPC) is located on the campus of Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon. We are a 24-hour regional poison emergency information and resource center for the public and health care professionals. We serve the citizens of the state of Oregon. As a regional poison center, we also provide service to northern Nevada, Alaska, and the island of Guam.

Founded in 1986 at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), ThinkFirst Oregon is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating our state's youth in the prevention of brain and spinal cord injuries. Through innovative classroom presentations and course work, Think First's programs are designed to help young children and teens develop lifelong safety habits to minimize their risk of sustaining brain, spinal cord or other traumatic injuries. Most importantly, Think First teaches young people ways to avoid behaviors and situations that put them at risk. Our message is that you can enjoy a fun, exciting life and be safe if you "think first" and use your mind to protect your body.