Southeast Texas Poison Center

Nationwide Toll Free number1 (800) 222-1222

Southeast Texas Poison Center (SETPC)

Since its establishment in 1959, the Southeast Texas Poison Center has been a vital pillar in public health, evolving to serve 28 counties in the region. Staffed with a dedicated team of nurses, pharmacists, and medical doctors, the center is equipped to provide crucial poison information and assistance to community members facing poison-related emergencies. From drug and plant information to snake and chemical inquiries, drug identification, and general medical guidance, the center is a comprehensive hub for health and safety. In 2023 alone, the center fielded an impressive 46,769 calls from both community members and first responders.

Southeast Texas Poison Center Contacts

Nationwide Toll Free number

Call with poison-related questions or possible exposure:

Nationwide Toll Free number1 (800) 222-1222

Community Education Specialist

Contact to request presentation or materials:

Jessyka Reynoso
jnreynos@utmb.edu
409-772-3307

Eugenio Alvarez
eaalvare@utmb.edu
1-800-222-1222

Poison Safety Topics:

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SETPC at a glance

66%
of calls about poisoning exposure are managed at the site of the call, which is usually at home.

$13.39
is saved in medical costs for every dollar invested in the poison center system.

1 of 6
regional centers, located in the Emergency Department at UTMB’s Health's Galveston Campus

24/7
Specialists respond to calls through the Poison Helpline at 1-800-222-1222. They answer questions about drugs, chemicals, natural poisons, environmental toxins and public health matters.

Southeast Texas Poison Center

Southeast Texas Poison Center