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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.

26 July 2019

Meet Our Experts: Heather M.

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Dr. Heather Mialki

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 specialist: Heather Mialki.

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18 June 2019

Meet Our Experts: Laura

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Laura Hignutt

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 specialist: Laura Hignutt.

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24 April 2019

Meet Our Experts: Becka

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Becka Mestas

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 specialist: Becka Mestas.

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20 March 2019

Poison Myths Busted: Are Herbal, Natural, and Organic Products Non-Toxic?

Guest Staff Essential Oils, Herbal Remedies, Natural Remedies, Organic, Poison Myths, Supplements Leave a Comment
Mortar and pestle set surrounded by basil leaves and oil.

“It’s natural, so it must be safe and good for you.” Talk about a sentence that makes almost every health care provider cringe. In this post, we will thoroughly bust the myth that all herbal, natural, or organic remedies, personal care products, and cleaning products are safe and non-toxic.

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27 February 2019

Meet Our Experts: Amber

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Amber Ferrell

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. In this post, you’ll to get to know one of our specialists: Amber Ferrell.

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23 October 2018

Meet Our Experts: Bruce

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Bruce D. Anderson, PharmD, DABAT, FAACT

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. In this post, you’ll get to know our executive director: Bruce Anderson.

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15 October 2018

Meet Our Experts: Mike

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Mike Joines

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). In this post, you’ll get to know one of our specialists: Mike Joines.

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04 October 2018

Meet Our Experts: Josh

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Josh Dennis

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). In this post, you’ll get to know one of our specialists: Josh Dennis.

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29 August 2018

Meet Our Experts: Jeanne

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Jeanne Wunderer

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). In this post, you’ll get to know one of our specialists: Jeanne Wunderer.

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29 June 2018

Meet Our Experts: Lyn

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Lyn Goodrich

One of the goals of the eAntidote is to introduce you to the real poison experts who answer the phones at the Maryland Poison Center. In this post, you’ll get to know one of our specialists: Lyn Goodrich.

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