Nebraska Regional Poison Center

04/24/2026

It's Spring, time to CLEANUP your medicine cabinet of unneeded Rx meds and drop them off on Saturday, April 25, 10am-2pm, local time, for proper disposal. Find out where now: www.DEATakeBack.com 💊

04/23/2026

World Book Day: read the books, and read the labels — good stories belong in books, not the ER.
Questions about medications, products, or exposures? Poison Help is here 24/7: 1-800-222-1222.

04/22/2026

Breathe fresh air this Earth Day — not accidental fumes.
Celebrate Earth Day by keeping your air clean — intentionally.
Mixing household cleaners can create toxic gases.
Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222, 24/7.

04/21/2026

World Creativity and Innovation Day: smart thinking also includes knowing who to call when things go sideways.
Poison Help is available 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222.

04/20/2026

Be mindful today and every day about safely storing substances out of reach.
If there’s any concern, call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 — available 24/7

04/19/2026

Using multiple antihistamines or combining them with other medications can lead to too much in your system.
If there’s any concern, call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 — available 24/7.

04/18/2026

Don’t be surprised by what is in your medicine cabinet. If you haven’t used them, don’t need them, or they’re expired, drop them off at a collection site near you on Saturday, April 25th, 10am-2pm. www.DEATakeBack.com

04/17/2026

Now is a good time to get ready for the National Drug Take Back Day. Clean them out. Keep them safe. Take them back

The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications fro...

04/11/2026

Join us at Boystown! Stop by the Poison Center table and talk to a specialist.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. CST for our Newborn Care Workshop! Join us at Boys Town Headquarters (14100 Crawford St. Boys Town, NE 68010) for a free workshop focusing on everything newborn. Make sure you've signed up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0945ACAA2CAAFF2-60584865-spring
See you soon! 👶

03/17/2026

When Poison Happens, Poison Centers Are Here for You. Available 24/7. Just dial 1-800-222-1222 and speak to a specialist right away!

03/17/2026

It's National Poison Prevention Week.

Every minute of every day, a poison control center answers a call about a young child who has accidentally ingested a medicine.

Call Poison Help (1-800-222-1222) if you have questions about medications and other poisonings. When the unexpected happens, Poison Help is here for you.