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Ontario Poison Centre

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Record #: HAM0441 Last Modified: 30 Aug 2011 Last Full Update: 30 Aug 2011
Location, Telephone & Internet
Located In CommunityToronto
Site LocationThe Hospital for Sick Children
Office PhoneAdministration 416-813-6437
Toll Free Phone1-800-268-9017
Fax416-813-7489
Crisis Phone416-813-5900
TTY Phone416-597-0215 * Toll free 1-877-750-2233
E-Mailpoison.information@sickkids.ca
Websitewww.ontariopoisoncentre.com
Contact Information
Mailing AddressHospital for Sick Children (The) 
555 University Ave 
Toronto, ON M5G 1X8
Primary ContactDonna Tedesco, Administrative Assistant
Description & Services
AccessibilityNot Applicable - Phone centre only, not accessible to the public
DescriptionPrimary role of the Poison Centre is to provide telephone information and advice about potential or real exposures to poisonous substances in children and adults * Poison Centre also collects information on poisoning cases, generates and distributes poison prevention material, and participates in medical toxicology research
HoursMon-Sun 24 hours
DatesAll year
Areas ServedOntario
EligibilityHealth care professionals and the general public
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish ; Interpretive Services
Other Details
Alternate NamePoison Control
Established1979
Service Categories
Service CategoriesPoison Control ~ Medical Information Lines ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Poisoning