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Blue Ridge Poison Center Nurses and Doctors are standing by to help you with poison emergencies: call 1-800-222-1222 any time Our nurses and doctors will tell you exactly what to do.

Call the Blue Ridge Poison Center right away if someone:
--swallows something that is not food or medicine,
--Makes a mistake with any medicine,
--Gets something harmful on their skin or in their eye, or
--Overdoses on any substance. Your call is free and confidential. Experts are standing by 24 hours a day, every single day!


*This page is NOT continuously monitored and should not be used in an emergency situation. Please call 1-800-222-1222 for poisoning emergencies.*

Just released--a TOOLKIT of resources to teach students about poisoning prevention. Pls share. Have a safe and rewarding...
17/08/2025

Just released--a TOOLKIT of resources to teach students about poisoning prevention. Pls share. Have a safe and rewarding school year! 🤩👩‍🎓🙋‍♂️🎒🏈🏫⏰📓✏️💯https://med.virginia.edu/brpc/wp-content/uploads/sites/274/2025/08/Teacher-Toolkit-2025.pdf

Alert: The U.S. FDA is recalling energy drinks that were accidentally filled with alcohol. Virginia is affected.
31/07/2025

Alert: The U.S. FDA is recalling energy drinks that were accidentally filled with alcohol. Virginia is affected.

MODESTO, CA, July 29, 2025 – High Noon is recalling two production lots of High Noon Beach Variety packs (12-pack/12 fluid ounce cans). Some of these packs contain cans that are filled with High Noon vodka seltzer alcohol and are mislabeled as CELSIUS® ASTRO VIBE™ Energy Drink, Sparkling Blue R...

Which age group do you think we get the most calls about? Children? Teens? Adults? Find out in our 2024 DATA SNAPSHOT 😎 ...
20/07/2025

Which age group do you think we get the most calls about? Children? Teens? Adults? Find out in our 2024 DATA SNAPSHOT 😎https://med.virginia.edu/brpc/wp-content/uploads/sites/274/2025/07/2024-SNAPSHOT.pdf

Which age group do you think we get the most calls about? Children? Teens? Adults? Find out in our 2024 DATA SNAPSHOT 🧐 ...
14/07/2025

Which age group do you think we get the most calls about? Children? Teens? Adults? Find out in our 2024 DATA SNAPSHOT 🧐https://med.virginia.edu/brpc/wp-content/uploads/sites/274/2025/07/2024-SNAPSHOT.pdf

Which age group do you think we get the most calls about? Children? Teens? Adults? Find out in our 2024 Data Snapshot 🤓 ...
10/07/2025

Which age group do you think we get the most calls about? Children? Teens? Adults? Find out in our 2024 Data Snapshot 🤓https://med.virginia.edu/brpc/wp-content/uploads/sites/274/2025/07/2024-SNAPSHOT.pdf

03/07/2025

🎒 Join Us for the 2025 Back-to-School Bash!

Get ready to kick off the school year with fun, resources, and community connection at the 13th Annual Back-to-School Bash! All families are invited to this exciting, free event designed to help students start strong in the new school year.

📅 Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Ting Pavilion, Downtown Mall
✨ Why Come?

The Back-to-School Bash is a joyful community celebration where families can:
Receive free backpacks and school supplies

Connect with ACPS staff, local organizations, and community resources

Enjoy a fun and festive atmosphere with music, student performances, and activities

Take part in our Downtown Passport Scavenger Hunt — complete the adventure and enter to win exciting prizes!

🎯 Our Purpose:
This event was founded to ensure every student heads back to school with the tools and support they need to succeed. Now in its 13th year, the Bash continues to bring families, schools, and the community together to celebrate learning and support student success.

📝 Register for Backpacks:
Families who would like to receive backpacks and school supplies must register in advance:
🔗 https://forms.gle/kgTedyvAFX3Qmdap9
📢 Spread the Word!

Invite your friends and neighbors! The more families we reach, the stronger our community becomes. Here is a link to a flyer for the event.

We can’t wait to see you at the Bash — let’s start the 2025–26 school year ready and energized!

03/07/2025

TOMORROW! Stop by the Augusta County Library between 10–11 AM for free REVIVE! Office Hours

Get trained on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose—and pick up free naloxone (Narcan).

📍 Augusta County Library – Fishersville
🕙 Thursday, July 3 | 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
No registration needed—just drop in!

02/07/2025

Watch us draw 5 winners from the pile of entries in our Public Education Survey raffle! Congratulations! 🥳🏆💰Thanks to everyone who participated in our survey, we really appreciate your feedback.

⚠ CAUTION: This new powdered form of acetominophen is reportedly delicious and very tempting to children. Keep all medic...
19/06/2025

⚠ CAUTION: This new powdered form of acetominophen is reportedly delicious and very tempting to children. Keep all medicines UP and AWAY--out of sight and reach. Need help? 1-800-222-1222 ☎

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