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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, Twitter, 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.

26 January 2023

Food Safety for the Big Game

Emily Alcohol, Cannabis, Food Poisoning, Food Safety Leave a Comment
Appetizers on the table for the football party.

Gearing up for the big game? Whether you are watching with your family or having a party with friends, don’t invite food poisoning to the watch party!

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18 January 2023

Babysitting Poison Safety

Emily Babysitter, Grandparents Leave a Comment
Pleasant black female tutor explaining children interesting facts about dinosaurs

Poisonings are very common in children under the age of six, and 90 percent of the time they happen at home! So before you go out for a date night, talk with your babysitter about poison safety.

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17 November 2022

Poison Safety Tips While Traveling

Emily Food Safety, Medicine, Risk Factors, Safe Storage, Traveling Leave a Comment
Child reaching into an open suitcase on the bed that contains medicines

Poisonings don’t take a vacation. They happen 365 days a year. Stay safe while away with these tips!

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29 September 2022

Meet Our Experts: Noelle

Emily About Us, Pharmacist, Poison Expert, Specialist in Poison Information Leave a Comment
Noelle Etube

One of the goals of our eAntidote blog is to introduce you to the real poison experts who answer the phones at the Maryland Poison Center (MPC), as well as our staff members. Read this Q&A to get to know one of our specialists: Noelle Etube.

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19 July 2022

What You Should Know About Poison Hemlock

Emily Plants, Poison Exposures, Poison Safety Leave a Comment
poison hemlock

Poison hemlock is a toxic weed that grows in almost every state in the United States. It is found in fields and vacant lots and along roads, fences, and streams. All parts of the plant are toxic due to an alkaloid called coniine.

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28 June 2022

National Safety Month in the Workplace

Emily Chemicals, Poison Exposures, Workplace Leave a Comment
A group of people dressed in their different career outfits

June is National Safety Month! While the main focus is workplace safety, a lot of the information and safety tips also applies to your home and wherever else you may be.

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23 June 2022

7 Unforgettable Cases Managed by the Maryland Poison Center

Emily About Us, Poison Exposures, Poison Safety Leave a Comment
A collage with a saddleback caterpillar, diatomaceous earth, and liquid mercury.

With a combined 210 years of experience managing cases, our poison specialists have heard it all. Whether the case involves life-threatening poisons or those that cause little or no harm, the poison specialists at the MPC are always available to help.

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17 May 2022

Herbicides

Emily Herbicides, Home, Poison Safety, Safe Storage Leave a Comment
Person spraying weeds in lawn with herbicides

Herbicides, also known as weed killers, are a common household product. The spring season brings warmer weather and a chance to spend more time outside. You may also notice more weeds growing in your lawn or garden. Learn more about herbicides.

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29 March 2022

Services of the Maryland Poison Center

Emily About Us, Poison Expert, Specialist in Poison Information Leave a Comment
Toxicologist and pharmacy student reading a book

Have you ever wondered what goes on inside a poison center in addition to the calls for assistance? The 24/7 telephone service is what we are most known for and is a vital service, but there are other services and activities that take place.

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08 March 2022

The Truth Behind Poison Myths

Emily About Us, child-resistant packaging, Cleaning Products, Food Poisoning, Medicine, Poison Safety Leave a Comment

There are many myths about poisons and poison centers. We’re here to provide the truth behind these myths.

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