The Tennessee Poison Center managed 51,862 calls for help in 2024, according to the most recent data available.
Why it matters: The state's Poison Help Hotline is a potentially life-saving resource. National research found poison centers can shorten hospital stays and reduce mortality in toxic exposure cases.
Zoom in: Nearly half of the hotline calls in 2024 involved a young child exposed to medication or household cleaning supplies.
If you need help: The Tennessee Poison Center, which is based at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, provides free medical advice from experts 24-7.
Call the Poison Help Hotline at 800-222-1222 for poison emergencies and questions.
