Rattlesnake Awareness Day
Watch the live presentation on Facebook March 22, 2024 at 11:00 AM PST by Dr. Rais Vohra, Medical Director of California Poison Control System Fresno/Madera Division at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo. Learn about rattlesnakes, including safety, first aid tips, and how to get help in the event of a bite.
Close Calls Video Series
Watch the "Close Calls" video series on Facebook March 18-22, 2024, where our CPCS poison experts discuss common poisonings. Each session is led by CPCS' medical directors, Dr. Vohra and Dr. Rangan, featuring a special guest speaker. One topic video will be released daily, Monday to Friday.
- 3/18/24: Water Beads with Dr. Rais Vohra, Dr. Cyrus Rangan, and Dr. Justin Lewis of CPCS.
- 3/19/24: Pesticide Safety with Dr. Rais Vohra, Dr. Cyrus Rangan, and Dr. Alanna Bares of the California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA).
- 3/20/24: Weight Loss and Diabetes Injectables with Dr. Rais Vohra, Dr. Cyrus Rangan, Dr. Raymond Ho of CPCS and Dr. Stephen Petrou of the University of California San Francisco (UCSF).
- 3/21/24: Legalization of Psilocybin with Dr. Rais Vohra, Dr. Cyrus Rangan, and Dr. Craig Smollin of CPCS.
- 3/22/24: Xylazine with Dr. Rais Vohra, Dr. Cyrus Rangan, and Dr. Riku Moriguchi of the University of California San Diego (UCSD).
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Daily Poison Text Tips
Receive daily poison text tips from Monday to Friday during NPPW. Text TIPS to 20121 for English OR PUNTOS to 20121 for Spanish.
Community-Based Organization Activities
Fresno Interdenominational Refugee Ministries (FIRM), a Community-Based Organization partner of California Poison Control System, will host various activities from March 17-23, 2024 including:
- Weekly posting about Poison Prevention week on their Facebook and Instagram pages
- Five 30-min TV programs on Hmong TV & 60-sec commercials on KBIF 900AM
- 4th Annual Kids Poison Prevention Art Contest
- Poison Prevention Awareness Resource Fair on Saturday, March 16th to kick-off NPPW
Folsom Cordova Community Partnership (FCCP), a Community-Based Organization partner of California Poison Control System, will host various activities from March 17-23, 2024 including:
- Daily 30-minute Poison Prevention presentations during Resource Center workshops in English, Spanish and Russian
- 2nd annual Kids Poison Prevention Art Contest
- Hosting a Poison Prevention Awareness information booth at Job Center and Adult School
- Facilitating a story time and educational games for children with the theme "The Rattlesnake Awareness Day"
Volunteers of America Los Angeles Head Start, a Community-Based Organization partner of California Poison Control System, will host various activities from March 17-23, 2024 including:
- Sharing daily poison prevention posts on their Facebook page
- Facilitating various children's educational activities about poison awareness
- Hosting a Resource Table at selected sites in East Los Angeles and South Los Angeles
As we recognize National Poison Prevention Week, I encourage all Californians to ask, ‘how safe is my home?’ Awareness of potentially harmful substances and diligence in safeguarding family members from exposure are key to ensuring the home is a safe space.
Governor Gavin Newsom
Collaborating Partners and Support
National Poison Prevention Week 2024 is supported by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) and the Governor of California. View this year’s Governor’s Proclamation for Poison Prevention Week.
California Poison Control System collaborates with community organizations throughout California. Contact the Health Education Program team ([email protected]) for partnership opportunities and presentation requests.
Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Fresno Interdenominational Refugee Ministries, Folsom Cordova Community Partnership, and Volunteers of America Los Angeles Head Start joined in Poison Prevention Week 2024 public events.
