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 Sellman.
Why So Many Questions?
![Jen Malloy](https://blog.mdpoison.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Jen-for-blog.png)
When you call the poison center, you often need information or help with a particular situation. You just want an answer to your question. We asked Jen, one of our poison experts, to explain why we ask a series of questions.
Meet Our Experts: Jimmy
![James Leonard](https://blog.mdpoison.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Meet-Jimmy.png)
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: James (Jimmy) Leonard.
Meet Our Experts: Medical Directors
![Dr. Joshua King and Dr. Elizabeth Hines](https://blog.mdpoison.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Meet-Our-Medical-Directors.png)
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 the Q&A below to get to know our medical directors: Drs. Josh King and Liz Hines.
E-Cigarette, or Vaping, Associated Lung Injury (EVALI)
![The bottom half of mans face, vaping smoke coming from mouth](https://blog.mdpoison.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/EVALI.jpg)
It seems as though every day there is a story about lung injury caused by vaping in the news. Federal, state, and local agencies are looking into these cases all over the country to try to determine a specific cause for patients’ illness.
Meet Our Experts: Faisal
![Faisal Minhaj](https://blog.mdpoison.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Faisal-1.jpg)
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 our toxicology fellow: Faisal Minhaj.
Meet Our Experts: Heather M.
![Dr. Heather Mialki](https://blog.mdpoison.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Heather-M-724x483.jpg)
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.
Meet Our Experts: Laura
![Laura Hignutt](https://blog.mdpoison.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/laura-eantidote2.jpg)
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.
Meet Our Experts: Becka
![Becka Mestas](https://blog.mdpoison.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/mestas.jpg)
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.
Poison Myths Busted: Are Herbal, Natural, and Organic Products Non-Toxic?
![Mortar and pestle set surrounded by basil leaves and oil.](https://blog.mdpoison.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/natural-products.jpg)
“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.