About the Poison Center
The North Dakota Department of Health is responsible for ensuring that emergency poison management services and poison prevention information are available to residents across the state.
Emergency poison management services are provided by the Minnesota Regional Poison Center, located at Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis. This service is accessible through the national Poison Help number, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
The Minnesota Regional Poison Center is certified as a Regional Poison Center by America’s Poison Centers (APC).
Poison prevention activities are coordinated by the North Dakota Department of Health’s Injury Prevention Program.
Mission Statement
The mission of the North Dakota Poison Center is to ensure that all residents and healthcare professionals have access to high-quality, cost-effective poison information and treatment services.
This is achieved through maintaining a strong, full-service regional poison center that provides:
- Expert poison information and treatment guidance
- Community education focused on prevention
- Clinically based education for healthcare professionals
- Toxicology-related research
- Support for additional community health services
Summary
In North Dakota, calls to the Poison Help number 1-800-222-1222 are answered by the Minnesota Regional Poison Center.
The most common exposures reported involve:
- Medications (prescription and over-the-counter)
- Household cleaners and chemicals
- Cosmetics and personal care products
For poison emergencies or questions, call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222. Available 24/7.