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: Angela Lam.
Poison Expert Archive
A Day in the Life of a Poison Center
![Wide angled photo of poison specialists working in the operations area of the Maryland Poison Center](https://blog.mdpoison.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Day-In-The-Life-724x483.jpg)
Have you ever wondered what a day is like at the Maryland Poison Center? Let’s take a look!
Meet Our Experts: Nick
![Dr. Nick Husak](https://blog.mdpoison.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Meet-Nick.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 our toxicology fellow: Nick Husak.
Meet Our Experts: Heather S.
![Heather Sellman](https://blog.mdpoison.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Heather-S.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 Sellman.
Don’t Search…Just Call!
![A collage with the left side showing a person typing on a laptop with a pill container sitting next to it. The right side is showing a person holding a cellphone up to their ear.](https://blog.mdpoison.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Dont-Search-Blog.png)
The best advice to follow if you think a poisoning or overdose has happened: don’t search the internet, just call the poison center. You can get accurate information in seconds by pressing 10 buttons: 800-222-1222.
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.
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.