Centres /
Atlantic Canada Poison Centre
(Formerly IWK Regional Poison Centre)
5850/5980 University Avenue
PO Box 9700
Halifax, NS B3K 6R8
- Jurisdictions served
Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island - Languages Offered
English - Professional staff and consultants:
Pharmacists, Nurses
- Medical Director
Dr. Nancy Murphy - Manager
Ms. Eileen Gillespie
eileen.gillespie@iwk.nshealth.ca - Team Leader
Jill Duncan
Jill.Duncan@iwk.nshealth.ca
Poison Information
Hours/days of Operation
- 24hours
- 7days
Description
- Available to Public and Health Care Professionals.
- Services offered: Poisoning first aid, treatment advice, toxicology information, also provide information to both public and veterinaries on animal exposures when information is available to us.