Iowa Poison Control Center

04/15/2026

What would you do?

Your child just swallowed something they shouldn’t.

A) Google it
B) Wait and see
C) Call Poison Help

✅ The right answer: CALL FIRST

📞 1-800-222-1222

Fast answers. Real experts. Peace of mind.

04/15/2026

This spring, your career can do more.

At the Iowa Poison Control Center, nurses and pharmacists help people through some of their most urgent moments, one call at a time.

🌱 Meaningful work
🌱 Supportive team
🌱 No two calls are the same

Ready for something different?

👉 Apply today:

Thank you for your interest in a career at the Iowa Poison Control Center! Check our website for openings and positions!

04/13/2026

Poison Help - now available by chat.

Get expert guidance when you need it most, in the way that works best for you.

✔️ Free
✔️ Confidential
✔️ Real experts

Start here: https://www.iowapoison.org/

Or call anytime:
📞 1-800-222-1222

04/11/2026

🌧️☔ Rain or shine, we’re here for you!

The Iowa Poison Control Center is at the Drake University Head Start Block Party today, and the event is still ON despite the cool and rainy weather! If you’re braving the elements, stop by and see us!

💡 Don’t forget: Save the Poison Help Line in your phone before you need it -1-800-222-1222. It’s free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Stay warm, stay safe, and we hope to see you here!

04/10/2026

Looking out for each other is what siblings do best! 💙 This National Sibling Day, we're celebrating all the big brothers and sisters who help keep their younger siblings safe.

Tag a sibling who's always had your back! Together, we're creating a safer Iowa, one family at a time.

04/08/2026

Proud to be part of Iowa’s public health system 💙

It’s National Public Health Week! Public health is something that you use each day, and you may not even know. It helps make you and family safer and healthier by providing access to a variety of services related to health care, environmental health, substance use and more.

Visit hhs.iowa.gov to learn more about how public health works across your community every day!

04/07/2026

On , we're proud to be part of Iowa's health safety net! Our specially trained nurses, pharmacists, and physician toxicologists are here 24/7 to help keep Iowans safe.

Remember: Prevention is key, but if the unexpected happens, we're just a call away!

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from the Iowa Poison Control Center!

🐣Easter basket safety tips:
• Keep plastic Easter grass away from small children
• Remove candies from decorative wrappers
• Store Easter treats out of children's reach
• Supervise young children with small candies

We're here 24/7, even on holidays: 1-800-222-1222

04/04/2026

🐰 Making Easter eggs?

Keep the fun safe!
• Most egg dyes are non-toxic but need adult supervision
• Keep dye tablets away from small children who might mistake them for candy
• Wash hands after egg decorating
• Refrigerate decorated eggs

Questions? Call us at 1-800-222-1222

04/02/2026

Quick tip: Save our number now! 📱Add 1-800-222-1222 to your contacts as "Poison Control"

When unexpected poisonings happen, every minute counts. Having our number ready can make a difference!

03/31/2026

💚Today's the day!💚

We hope to see you for the Health & Mental Wellness EXPO from 4:00 - 6:30pm at the Sioux City Convention Center! 50+ businesses and providers will be there.

Thank you to UnityPoint Health - Sioux City and Family Health Care of Siouxland for sponsoring this FREE, family friendly, community event.