Hospital for Sick Children

Ontario Poison Centre

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Record #: BRA0457 Last Modified: 16 May 2013 Last Full Update: 16 May 2013
Record Details
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Website Website: www.sickkids.ca/
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Phone
Office PhonePoison Information 416-813-5900
Fax416-813-7489
TTY Phone416-597-0215; 1-877-750-2233
Toll Free PhonePoison Information 1-800-268-9017
Address/Location Info
Address555 University Ave
Toronto, ON M5G 1X8
 
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Located In CommunityToronto Central
IntersectionBetween Dundas St W & College St
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Description/Eligibility/Service Details
DescriptionOntario Poison Centre * clientele includes both children and adults * provides telephone information and advice about potential or real exposures to poisonous substances * collects information on poisoning cases * generates and distributes poison prevention material * participates in medical toxicology research
Services offered include:The Hospital for Sick Children, affiliated with the University of Toronto, is one of the most research-intensive hospitals in Canada and the largest centre dedicated to improving the health of children in Canada. 
 
POISON INFORMATION CENTRE 
The Ontario Regional Poison Information Centre in Toronto has been serving the general public and healthcare professionals throughout Ontario since 1979. Although the Poison Centre is located at The Hospital for Sick Children, clientele includes both children and adults. The primary role of the Poison Centre is to provide telephone information and advice about potential or real exposures to poisonous substances.  
 
In addition to its primary role, the Poison Centre also collects information on poisoning cases, generates and distributes poison prevention material, and participates in medical toxicology research.  
HoursMon -Sun 24 hours
Areas ServedOntario
LanguagesEnglish ; Interpretive Services
Contact Information
Websitewww.sickkids.ca
Other Info
Alternate NameSick Kids Hospital
Established1875
Service Level(50) Non Profit
Subjects
CDRCP_CSI_HEADINGSHealth
SubjectsPoison control
Broader TermsEnvironmental health ; Public health