In an effort to ensure expert advice for poisoning events in the province is readily available, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has entered into a new agreement with the Atlantic Canada Poison Centre (ACPC) in Nova Scotia, and a new poison line has been established to provide poison triage and advice.
By calling1-844-POISON X (1-844-764-7669), the general public in Newfoundland and Labrador now has 24/7 access to a Specialist in Poison Information, toxicologists, botanists and laboratory technologists; assessment, triage, management and follow-up of poison exposures; decision support regarding transfer to a health care facility and ongoing management; and inclusion in a Canadian Surveillance System for Poison Information.