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Welcome to the Health Educator Webinar Series!

This exclusive series is designed specifically for health educators like you, providing valuable insights and up-to-date information from the Upstate New York Poison Center. Stay informed on the latest trends in drug abuse, and poison safety, and gain access to essential educational resources—all tailored to support your efforts across our 54-county service area.

Why Join?

  • Stay Ahead of the Curve: Learn about the latest drugs of abuse, poison safety updates, and current health trends.
  • Access Exclusive Resources: Discover a wealth of educational materials and tools available for free to enhance your programs and outreach.
  • Flexible Learning: Can’t attend live? No worries! Most webinars are recorded and available for on-demand viewing whenever it’s convenient for you.

Webinar Series Goals:

  • Boost Awareness: Deepen your understanding of the services our poison center offers and how we can support your work.
  • Maximize Resources: Learn how to fully utilize our educational programs and materials to make a bigger impact.
  • Foster Collaboration: Engage directly with our poison center experts and fellow health educators to build a stronger, more connected community.

Join us to elevate your knowledge, expand your resources, and enhance your role as a health educator. Together, we can make a lasting difference in our communities!

Questions? Email [email protected]

Webinars By Year

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COMING UP: Kratom: What it is, What it Does and Why it Matters
Register For Webinar
Presented by: William Eggleston, Pharm D
May 22, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

New Year, New Trends: An Update from the Upstate New York Poison Center
Listen to Webinar

  • Identify recent trends in substance use (i.e., nitrous oxide/galaxy gas, gas station heroin, mushroom & cannabis edibles, Kratom, and more).
  • Discuss the challenges in the detection and regulation of these substances.
  • Utilize data and materials from our poison center to support community prevention efforts.
 

Staying Safe This Summer: Tips for Inside & Outside the Home
Listen to Webinar

  • Review common poisoning hazards during the summer and how to prevent them.
  • Learn pesticide safety tips and public education strategies.
  • Discuss how to promote healthier home environments.
  • Learn about resources from our poison center, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and Pesticide Safety Education Program.



Poison Centers Are For Everyone ... Yes, Even College Students. What College Professionals Need to Know to Enhance Student Safety. 
Listen to Webinar

  • Hear about sample calls to our poison center involving college-age students.

  • Be aware of resources geared toward college campuses.

  • Discuss strategies to incorporate information into student interactions.  

Suicide by Poisoning: Current Data, Prevention Strategies, and How You Can Help 
Listen to Webinar

  • Review current poison center data on intentional poisonings.
  • Discuss lethal means, safety, and harm reduction strategies to reduce the number of poisoning suicides.
  • Learn about resources from the Suicide Prevention Center of NY and our poison center.
Holiday Safety for Seniors and Caregivers

Listen to Webinar

  • Learn the different types of holiday poisoning concerns for seniors.
  • Review poison prevention tips for the senior population and for caregivers.
  • Discuss key takeaways to keep seniors safe during the holiday season and celebrations.
We're Not Just for Kids: How Everyone Can Utilize Our Poison Center (with a focus on the senior population)

Listen to Webinar

  • Review sample calls our poison center involving seniors (i.e., inquiries on medication, nutritional supplements, cannabis, cleaning products, plants, etc.).
  • Discuss strategies to help prevent poisoning in seniors.
  • Learn about the many resources available from our poison center for the senior population.

 

Pediatric Cannabis Exposures
Listen to Webinar

  • Gain an understanding of cannabis exposure in the pediatric population.
  • View cannabis look-alike products & discuss the importance of safe storage.
  • Learn about resources from the Office of Cannabis Management, NYS Children's Environmental Health Center, NYC Poison Control Center & our poison center.

Cannabis Use in Teens & Secondhand Smoke
Listen to Webinar

  • Describe the current epidemiology of teen cannabis use.
  • Review the effects of cannabis use on adolescents.
  • Identify the risks to children of secondary exposure to cannabis in the home through secondhand smoke and/or edibles.

New York State Cannabis Update with the NYS Office of Cannabis Management
Listen to Webinar

  • An overview of the Office of Cannabis Management and its role in protecting public health and safety and educating the public.
  • Information about adult-use cannabis product packaging and the safe storage of cannabis products.

Nutritional Supplements
Listen to Webinar

  • Define what nutritional supplements are and why people take them.
  • Address commonly used supplements.
  • Discuss concerns surrounding supplement use.

In Plain Sight: Pediatric Poisonings
Listen to Webinar

Learn about:

  • How "one pill can kill"
  • Toxic substances at home
  • What happens at the emergency department
  • Age-related substances
  • Safe storage and disposal
 

COVID-Related Poisoning and Prevention Strategies
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