Hospital for Sick ChildrenOntario Poison Centre |
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| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/sickkidsfoundation Twitter: twitter.com/sickkids Website: www.sickkids.ca/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/sickkidsfoundation | |||
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| Office Phone | Poison Information 416-813-5900 | |||
| Fax | 416-813-7489 | |||
| TTY Phone | 416-597-0215; 1-877-750-2233 | |||
| Toll Free Phone | Poison Information 1-800-268-9017 | |||
| Address/Location Info | ||||
| Address | 555 University Ave Toronto, ON M5G 1X8 View Google Map | |||
| Located In Community | Toronto Central | |||
| Intersection | Between Dundas St W & College St | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Description/Eligibility/Service Details | ||||
| Description | Ontario 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. | |||
| Hours | Mon -Sun 24 hours | |||
| Areas Served | Ontario | |||
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services | |||
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| Website | www.sickkids.ca | |||
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| Alternate Name | Sick Kids Hospital | |||
| Established | 1875 | |||
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit | |||
| Subjects | ||||
| CDRCP_CSI_HEADINGS | Health | |||
| Subjects | Poison control | |||
| Broader Terms | Environmental health ; Public health | |||
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