Story contributed by The Nebraska Regional Poison Center
Wellness Wednesday — Medication tips from the poison center
Data shows that Americans need to do a better job of understanding exactly what medications they take because, if they don’t, the consequences can be deadly.
Mar 16, 2011
Wellness Wednesday – Poison Center says ‘K2’ or ‘Spice’ calls on the Rise
You can buy it as easily as a pack of cigarettes in Nebraska and it is marketed as a “legal high.”
Feb 2, 2011
Wellness Wednesday — Poison center turkey talk
Some tips on food safety issues from the Nebraska Regional Poison Center.
Nov 24, 2010
A note about those yellow jackets
Yellow jacket wasps become a nuisance in our area from late summer until the first freeze.
Sep 7, 2010
A note about proper medication disposal
Just about all of us have expired or unwanted medications sitting in medicine cabinets or locked drawers. What exactly are we supposed to do with these outdated drugs?
Dec 28, 2009
Halloween safety tips from the Poison Center
No spells will be cast on “trick or treaters” this Halloween with a few sensible tips from the Nebraska Regional Poison Center.
Oct 30, 2009
Spring has sprung at the poison center
If there was any doubt that spring is here you only have to ask the nurses at the Nebraska Regional Poison Center. The calls on carbon monoxide and cough and cold medicines have been replaced by gasoline, ant killer, fertilizers, spring cleaning chemicals and critters that bite and sting.
May 26, 2009
You reach into the pantry for a bottle of mayo and then you notice that the “Best By” date was two months ago. Do you have to throw it away or can you still use it?
May 19, 2009
This week is National Poison Prevention Week
National Poison Prevention Week helps raise awareness about the dangers of poison exposure.
Mar 19, 2009
Wellness Wednesday — The poison center on holiday hazards
The holiday season is a time for celebration and happiness. However, the combination of excited children and hurried parents may turn a safe home into a likely site for a poisoning.
Dec 24, 2008