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Alabama Poison Information Center


The Alabama Poison Information Center
at Children's of Alabama–1-800-222-1222

The Alabama Poison Information Center at Children's of Alabama has been serving the people of Alabama since 1958, offering free and confidential poison information and treatment recommendations to the public and health care providers 24 hours a day. Call our 24/7 hotline 1-800-222-1222 for poison advice for all ages.

More about the Alabama Poison Information Center

2023 APIC Annual Report (PDF)

APIC Brochure (PDF)


APIC Leadership

LaDonna Gaines, DNP, MPH, RN, CSPIAdministrative Director and Program Contact
Registered Nurse

Jessica Rivera Pescatore, PharmD, DABATClinical Director and Fellowship Director
Pharmacist, Clinical Toxicologist

William Rushton, MD, FACEP, FACMT – Medical Director
Associate Professor – UAB Department of Emergency Medicine, Director UAB Office of Medical Toxicology

Michele Nichols, MD – Associate Medical Director
Professor of Pediatrics UAB School of Medicine and Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Sukhshant (Sukhi) Kaur Atti, MD, FAAEM, FACEP – Associate Medical Director
Assistant Professor – UAB Department of Emergency Medicine, Assistant Director – UAB Office of Medical Toxicology

Donate to the Poison Center

If you would like to request an interview or other media please contact Corporate Communications & Media by dialing the 205-638-9100.


Lead Facts
Common Household Items
Toxic Plants
Non-toxic Plants
Venomous Snakes
Poisonous Insects
Batteries


Additional Resources

FDA Recalls
Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
American Association of Poison Control Centers
EPA Mercury Clean-up
FoodSafety.gov