Your Poison Center is a Member of the AAPCC

What is AAPCC?
The American Association of Poison Control Centers is a nationwide not-for-profit organization of poison centers and others interested in the prevention and treatment of poisoning.

Objectives
To provide a forum for poison centers and interested individuals to promote the reduction of morbidity and mortality from poisonings through public and professional education and scientific research.
To set voluntary standards for poison center operations.

Activities
Certification of regional poison centers and poison center personnel.
Interaction with private and government agencies whose activities influence poisoning and poison centers.
Development of public and professional education programs and materials.
Collection and analysis of national poisoning data.
Publications and Awards

Annual Report of the American Association of Poison Control Centers Toxic Exposure Surveillance
System (TESS) published every September in The American Journal of Emergency Medicine.
The Association's newsletter, The Poison Line, published six times a year.
Recognition awards to individuals who have made significant contributions to poison control.
Research fellowship and annual meeting awards.
Meetings

Each year, the Association holds a meeting which includes scientific presentations, business meetings, and committee meetings. www.aapcc.org