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Services
The California
Poison Control System offers an inclusive and
wide-ranging public outreach and education program
including:
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A line of
culturally relevant multi-lingual
educational materials, including telephone
stickers, brochures, posters and videos.
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Workshops
for teachers, outreach workers, public
health nurses, day care providers, health
educators and parents.
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Programs
designed to meet specific local, social and
cultural needs.
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Collaborative educational initiatives with
local, regional and state agencies.
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Participation in selected health fairs and
other community events.
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A
comprehensive web site at
www.calpoison.org
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Programs
for National Poison Prevention Week.
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Goals
The goals of the California Poison Control System
include:
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Increase public use the 24-hour toll-free telephone
advice service and decrease unnecessary emergency
room visits and calls to 911.
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Identify and develop targeted outreach initiatives
for California’s underserved populations, including
Latino and African-American parents.
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