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The Oregon Poison Center is a 24-hour health care information and treatment resource for poison emergencies serving Oregon and Guam. 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, educational outreach, research and emergency response planning.

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Two adults and a small child play together on a couch. People of all ages can benefit from the services of the Oregon Poison Center. We treat poisonings in infants, children, teens and adults. Your donation to our nonprofit helps support our lifesaving mission to prevent and treat toxic exposures.

Poison Help Online

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Not in a rush? Visit PoisonHelp.org our interactive online tool.

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National Poison Prevention Week

Established by Congress in 1961 and celebrated the third week of March, National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW) serves to raise awareness about poison control centers, the Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222) and educate the public about how to prevent poisonings.  Along with the nation’s 53 poison centers, the Oregon Poison Center will celebrate the 65th annual NPPW, March 15 - 21.

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This year’s national theme is, “When the unexpected happens, we're here for you” — a reminder that the Poison Help Line is available in a poison emergency.

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NPPW Poster & Video Contest for Students

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A promotional piece for the 2026 National Poison Prevention Week Video and Poster Contest.

The National Poison Prevention Week Council is hosting their annual national video and poster contest to raise poison safety awareness among students K-12 nationwide. Cash prizes and national recognition for contest winners. Deadline for entry February 3, 2026 at 9:59 p.m. PST. More information and contest rules available here. 

Poison Center News & Alerts

Nitrous Oxide and Inhalant Misuse

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Misuse of nitrous oxide products sold as a food processing propellant for whipped cream and culinary food use can lead to serious adverse health events, including death. The Oregon Poison Center has seen a spike in cases in 2024 (56) compared to the previous year (15) mirroring this growing trend in other states and nationally. More information is available on our Drugs of Abuse webpage under "inhalants."