Our specialists in poison information are experienced nurses and pharmacists with backgrounds in mother-child care, emergency, critical care, as well as intensive care. Many of our specialists have completed a professional certification program, Certified Specialist in Poison Information, created by America's Poison Centers.

Our center has 14 board-certified medical toxicologists and 4 toxicology fellows who provide medical backup to the call center staff. More information about our Toxicology Faculty, Fellows and non-OHSU Tox Faculty can be found on the School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine page.

The Oregon Poison Center staff uses their experience, training, an extensive library of medical toxicology literature, as well as computerized resources including: POISINDEX®, Tomes®, Tomes Plus® and Identidex®.

Please visit our Poison Prevention Education page to learn more about our public education, outreach and community-based efforts.