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Our professional education program aims to provide training in how to access information to handle toxic exposures over the course of an entire career — from internships to clinical rotations to continuing education.

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As a nonprofit, we rely on the generous support of those who believe in the value of this vital safety net and 24/7/365 public health resource. Each year, we answer the call more than 138,000 times and manage more than 67,000 cases — saving lives while reducing the financial impact on individuals, families, and the healthcare system.

Your support helps us fulfill our mission: to prevent harm from poisoning through expertise, collaboration and education.

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Washington Poison Center
155 NE 100th St., #100
Seattle, WA 98125-8007

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If you would like more information about including the Washington Poison Center in your will or bequest, please contact us.

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Support the Washington Poison Center

Since 1956, the Washington Poison Center has provided critical, life-saving guidance on poisons and toxic exposures to Washingtonians.

Our mission is to prevent and reduce harm from poisoning through expertise, collaboration, and education.

We empower community members and support health professionals to prevent and treat poisonings and overdoses—working together toward a future where where toxic exposures are no longer the leading cause of unintentional death.

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Trusted by hospitals and first responders

27% of calls come from our fellow healthcare providers.

Our specially trained pharmacists, nurses, and board-certified physicians become an extension of the care team from the very first call, giving immediate guidance and on-going case consultation.

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Life-saving. cost-saving.

Calls to poison centers save $18+ million in avoided medical costs each year.  

Since 1956, the Washington Poison Center has provided critical, life-saving guidance on poisons and toxic exposures to Washingtonians. Nine of ten calls can be safely handled at home with the help of our triage.

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News & alerts

Timely advice from a reliable source.

Health alert: fake Ozempic

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning people about fake Ozempic (semaglutide) injections.

Read about fake Ozympic

Statewide antidote survey results

Every year the Washington Poison Center updates the list of which hospitals stock specific poison antidotes across the State.

See the survey results

How to stay safe this mushroom season

Mushroom season has begun and as a result, the residents of Washington are at an increased risk of exposure to poisonous mushrooms.

Learn more about mushrooms

Poison safety checklist

A checklist for the potentially harmful items in your home that need to be used and stored safely. Keep them out of sight and out of reach of children. If possible, lock them up.

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Annual poison prevention poster contest winner

Keep them out of sight and out of reach of children. If possible, lock them up.

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Common poisons

Laundry detergent

Laundry detergents — liquid, powder, pods, or sheets — all contain powerful cleaning elements, like strong acids, alkalis, or phosphates.

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Dishwasher detergent

Dishwasher detergent is a specialized cleaning product used in automatic dishwashers available as powders, liquids, tablets, and pods.


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Shampoo / Conditioner

Shampoo and conditioner are used to clean and moisturize hair. They are most often liquids, but also come as solid bars.


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Test Slide 1

They are most often liquids, but also come as solid bars.


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