West Texas Regional Poison Center (WTRPC)

02/06/2026

🏈Play defense against food poisoning this weekend!
🫧 Wash your hands, kitchen surfaces, and utensils frequently
🌡️ Cook food to the right internal temperature using a food thermometer
🧴 Keep hand sanitizer on the table for your friends to use before serving themselves
📲If you have questions on how to keep food poisoning from intercepting your game fun, call for at 1-800-222-1222

02/04/2026

America’s Poison Centers estimates that U.S. Poison Centers save the federal government more than $450 million annually in healthcare costs from federally appropriated funds.
Despite this, Poison Centers are doing more than ever with fewer resources. Overall, funding for Poison Centers has decreased from 2011-2024.
These funding gaps put essential, life-saving services at risk. Sustained investment is critical to ensure Poison Centers remain available 24/7 for every community that depends on them.

01/29/2026

❄️⚠️ Carbon Monoxide Warning ⚠️❄️

Snow and ice can block vents and exhaust pipes, causing dangerous carbon monoxide to build up inside your home.

🚫 Never use generators, grills, or gas stoves indoors or in garages.
🧹 Clear snow from vents, chimneys, and exhaust pipes.
🔋 Check smoke & CO detector batteries.
🤕 Headache, dizziness, and nausea can be signs of CO poisoning.

Carbon monoxide is invisible and odorless. Prevention saves lives.

📞 Poison Help 1-800-222-1222

01/29/2026

Do you know all the ways that Poison Centers support families and communities? Their benefits go beyond 24/7 emergency help to families and healthcare providers. Poison Centers are a critical part of the nation's healthcare system.
A new report from RAND shows Poison Centers help reduce emergency department visits, shorten hospital stays, reduce risk of death, improve patient outcomes, and support public health surveillance all the while improving peace of mind for families and healthcare providers.

01/28/2026

Behind every call is a real moment.
In 2025, Texas Poison Centers handled 253,636 calls and nearly 8 out of 10 involved a poison exposure. From worried parents to healthcare providers, we’re answering calls 24/7 with expert guidance.
If you ever have a poison question or emergency, help is just a call away: 1-800-222-1222.

Behind every call is a real moment.
In 2025, Texas Poison Centers handled 253,636 calls and nearly 8 out of 10 involved a poison exposure. From worried parents to healthcare providers, we’re answering calls 24/7 with expert guidance.

If you ever have a poison question or emergency, help is just a call away: 1-800-222-1222.

01/26/2026

A new independent report from RAND published today confirms U.S. Poison Centers are an essential life-saving service that save 3.1 billion each year in healthcare costs and benefits.
Poison Centers are a critical part of our nation’s emergency response, prevention and education efforts, and public health surveillance. Through the Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222), Poison Centers provide 24/7 fast, free, expert guidance to people when they need it most.
Learn more at https://poisoncenters.org/news-alerts/13587595.

01/26/2026

If it’s on your driveway, it’s on their paws ❄️🐕
Ice melt exposure can lead to irritation or poisoning in pets. Choose pet-friendly products and rinse paws after walks.
Help is always free at 1-800-222-1222.

01/26/2026

Storms, power outages, unexpected messes happen.
Saving the Poison Help number is part of being prepared.
📞 1-800-222-1222

Storms, power outages, unexpected messes happen.
Saving the Poison Help number is part of being prepared.
📞 1-800-222-1222

01/26/2026

According to a new report, for every $1 invested in poison center services, communities receive $16.77 in benefits.
That includes 24/7 expert guidance, prevention and education programs, disaster response assistance, and life-saving help when it matters most.

01/21/2026

A new independent report from RAND published today confirms U.S. Poison Centers are an essential life-saving service that save 3.1 billion each year in healthcare costs and benefits.
Poison Centers are a critical part of our nation’s emergency response, prevention and education efforts, and public health surveillance. Through the Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222), Poison Centers provide 24/7 fast, free, expert guidance to people when they need it most.
Learn more at https://poisoncenters.org/news-alerts/13587595.

01/20/2026

Have you checked YOUR carbon monoxide (CO) alarm recently?
Carbon monoxide is invisible, odorless — and dangerous.
Protect your home this winter:
✔️ Install alarms on every level.
✔️ Check CO alarms regularly to ensure they are working.
✔️ Never use grills or generators indoors and keep them at least 20 feet away from any home or dwelling.
If you suspect CO exposure, leave immediately, get to fresh air, and call 911.
For questions about CO poisoning, call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222—free, expert help available 24/7.

01/19/2026

FACT 🚨 Poison ivy doesn’t take the winter off. Even when the leaves are gone, the plant’s oil (urushiol) can still be active on dead vines, stems, and roots. Touching it in colder months can still cause that itchy, blistering rash.
Winter yard work tip: If you see hairy vines or woody stems, don’t touch. When in doubt, cover up or steer clear.
☎️ Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222