What is the Finger Lakes Regional Poison & Drug Information Center?
Established in 1954, the Center is the second oldest poison center in the United States. It is certified by the American Association of Poison Control Centers as a certified regional poison control center and operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year. The Center, located at the University of Rochester Medical Center/Strong Memorial Hospital, is staffed by physicians, medical toxicologists and Specialists in Poison Information who are registered nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physicians or pharmacists. Return to top of page What does the Poison Center do? The staff has advanced levels of clinical experience and extensive training in the management of poisonings. They provide information regarding emergency poisoning exposures, information on prescription and non-prescription medications, questions on drug interactions as well as information for health care professionals about breastfeeding. For each call the Poison Center receives, the staff determine
