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Emily

Emily is responsible for public education and communications at the MPC. This includes going out in the community, and curating the content on MPC’s social media pages, including, Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, and this blog! Emily loves working with people of all ages, and as a Maryland native, wants to reach out to all Marylanders with our poison safety messages.

29 May 2025

St. John’s Wort

Emily Supplements Leave a Comment
St. John’s Wort flower, supplement capsules, and tinctures

St. John’s Wort is an herbal supplement made from the yellow flowers and leaves of the shrub Hypericum perforatum. It is widely used to relieve symptoms from depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, menopause, and more.

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24 April 2025

Spring Cleaning

Emily Cleaning Products Leave a Comment
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Let’s spring into cleaning safely—because sparkling countertops are great, but accidental poisonings are not!

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29 January 2025

Poison Help for Older Adults

Emily Older Adults Leave a Comment
Happy senior couple looking through window at home.

Older adults do not need the services of the Maryland Poison Center, right? Wrong!

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16 December 2024

A Wrapped Gift – Holiday Poison Safety

Emily Alcohol, Cannabis, Carbon Monoxide, Food Poisoning, Holiday Safety, Plants, Toy Safety, Traveling Leave a Comment
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As we quickly approach the holiday season, we’d like to take a moment to share something with you – a wrapped gift of all the resources we have created over the years to ensure you and your family have a poison-safe holiday season!

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28 June 2024

Gummies: Sweet but Potentially Dangerous

Emily Cannabis, CBD, Delta-8, Edibles, Medicine Safety, Melatonin, Vitamins Leave a Comment
Variety of gummies in different colors

If you take a stroll down the vitamin aisle at your local store, chances are you’ll be able to find the vitamin you’re looking for in gummy form!

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30 April 2024

What You Should Know About Antidepressants

Emily Antidepressants, Medicine, Medicine Safety Leave a Comment
Depressed people sitting on floor and hugging knees. Mental health concept. Depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive, post traumatic stress disorder. Vector illustration.

Antidepressants are medicines that are prescribed to treat symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. Sometimes they are prescribed for other conditions such as chronic pain, sleeping disorders, and migraine.

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26 March 2024

What You Should Know About Semaglutide

Emily Diabetes Medicine, Mounjaro, Ozempic, Rybelsus, Semaglutide, Trizepatide, Wegovy, Weight Loss Medicine, Zepbound Leave a Comment
Ozempic Insulin injection pen or insulin cartridge pen for diabetics. Medical equipment for diabetes patients

If you have watched or read the news within the past few months, chances are you’ve heard about semaglutide, commonly known by brand names such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus. It’s a common topic in the news and on social media, promoted for its benefits and its use becoming increasingly popular.

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29 February 2024

Poison Safety for Caregivers of Adults and Older Adults

Emily Caregiver Leave a Comment
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Did you know that about one in six Americans are caregivers providing care to adults (18 years and older) with a disability or illness? Let’s review poison safety tips for caregivers.

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15 December 2023

What You Should Know About Cannabis Edibles

Emily Cannabis, Edibles Leave a Comment
Mix of edible cannabis products

Edibles are products that contain cannabis that can be consumed. They come in many forms that you can eat or drink and are quickly growing in popularity.

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22 June 2023

Pitfalls of Fruit Pits and Seeds

Emily Cyanide Toxicity, Fruit Pits, Fruit Seeds Leave a Comment
Collage of cut open apples, cherries, and apricots showing their seeds/pits inside

With the spring and summer season, you may find yourself reaching for a refreshing fruit as a snack. Some fruits contain pits and/or seeds that can be harmful.

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