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From time to time, we’ll feature posts from one of our staff members. We have 14 Specialists in Poison Information (we call them “SPIs,” pronounced like “spy”) who are pharmacists or nurses that have more than 250 combined years of experience answering our phones, and who have all passed an additional certification exam that tests their knowledge of poisons of all kinds. We also have Toxicology Fellows who are completing a two-year fellowship in clinical toxicology to develop their knowledge and skills to prepare them for their future career. Before joining our team, they worked in pharmacies, clinics, or hospitals. It’s safe to say they’ve heard it all.

30 January 2026

Meet Our Experts: Kayla

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A photo of Dr. Kayla Bourgeois sitting at a desk with computer in the background with a screen saver with the Maryland Poison Center logo on it

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, as well as our staff members. Read this Q&A below to get to know our Clinical Toxicologist, Kayla.

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29 January 2026

Essential Oils

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  • Essential Oil Safety, Essential Oils
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Glass bottles of liquid with cork stoppers displayed beside orange and purple flowers on a white background.

Essential oils are concentrated liquids extracted from plants. They are commonly are found in flavorings, air fresheners, soaps, perfumes, cleaning products, and used in diffusers for aromatherapy.

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29 December 2025

Meet Our Experts: Misbah

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  • About Us, Pharmacist, Poison Expert, Toxicology Fellowship
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Photo of Misbah sitting at a desk with a phone headset on.

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, as well as our staff members. Read this Q&A below to get to know our Clinical Toxicology Fellow, Misbah.

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24 November 2025

Meet Our Experts: Robert

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  • Pharmacist, Specialist in Poison Information
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Photo of Robert sitting at a desk with a red coffee cup filled with coffee

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, as well as our staff members. Read this Q&A below to get to know one of our specialists: Robert P.

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08 October 2025

Meet Our Experts: Sara

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  • About Us, Nurse, Poison Expert, Specialist in Poison Information
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Sara Morgan sitting at desk with phone headset on

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, as well as our staff members. Read this Q&A below to get to know one of our specialists: Sara Morgan.

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28 August 2025

Meet Our Experts: Danielle

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  • About Us, Pharmacist, Poison Expert
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Danielle Yu siting at desk

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, as well as our staff members. Read this Q&A below to get to know one of our specialists: Danielle Yu.

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22 July 2025

Meet Our Experts: Regan

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  • About Us, Nurse, Specialist in Poison Information
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Regan Cavaliere

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, as well as our staff members. Read this Q&A below to get to know one of our specialists: Regan Cavaliere.

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28 February 2025

Will Kids Really Eat That? Part Three

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  • Children, Hand Warmers, Ice Melt, Lip Balm, Rock Salt, Winter
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Young girl outside in the snow holding a pile of snow

Winter brings new opportunities for kids to get into things they shouldn’t.

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20 November 2024

Poisonings Throughout History: Jake Walk

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  • Jake, Jake Walk, Jamaican ginger extract
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Various antique bottles of Jamaican Ginger Extract/Jake

Jake walk was caused by drinking contaminated Jamaican ginger extract – “jake.” Jake walk earned its name from the unusual manner of walking people eventually acquired after drinking the jake.

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24 October 2024

Will Kids Really Eat That? Part Two

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  • Children, Diaper Rash Cream, Household Cleaning Products, Silica Gel Packets
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Humorous photo of cute cheerful child girl showing her hands and face painted in bright colors.

We are back with part 2 of “Will Kids Really Eat That?” where we continue exploring items we as adults think would be gross to eat but kids actually eat them all the time.

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