Calls are answered by pharmacists, nurses, physicians, poison information specialists and poison information providers. The IPC provides assistance for persons who have been exposed to a poison, are concerned about the amount of medicine they may have taken, are involved in a chemical exposure at work or home, or need information about whether a substance is a poison. The IPC serves all 102 counties of Illinois and takes calls from the public and health care professionals. The IPC accepts calls from schools, the workplace, hospitals and other health care providers.
All persons residing, working or visiting in Illinois can use the service.
Through its services, the IPC seeks to improve the quality of patient outcomes, decrease the number of unnecessary emergency room visits and promote poison prevention to the people of Illinois. For more information about the IPC, look at our Fact Sheet , and IPC News . This Web site is designed to be informational and educational and is not meant to replace the expert advice of a qualified poison specialist or physician. In the event of a poisoning emergency, contact your nearest poison center immediately.