The Blue Ridge Poison Center and The UVA Health System Division of Medical Toxicology
In The News
Diane Sawyer interviews Dr. Chris Holstege, Director of the Division of Medical Toxicology at UVA, on ABC's Good Morning America about the dangers of lead in recalled toys. August 15, 2007.
University of Virginia honors 11 Employees with Outstanding Contributor Award - The Blue Ridge Poison Center's Managing Director, Stephen Dobmeier, one of 11 Outstanding Contributors! June 2007.
Fact or Fiction: Urinating on Jellyfish Stings Effective Treatment? - Scientific American, January 2007.
Increase in Drug Use Among Teens - A new drug of choice for teens has many medical experts on edge. Charlottesville Newsplex Stations, Dec. 26, 2006.
Absinthe Revival - It was banned in the United States almost a century ago. Although it's still illegal, it appears to be making a comeback. Charlottesville Newsplex Stations, Nov. 12, 2006.
Holiday Poison Safety - The Blue Ridge Poison Center told us a home decked out for the holidays could be deadly. Charlottesville Newsplex Stations, Nov. 29, 2006.Cleanser Looks Like A Sports Drink - "Nearly 100 people have ingested Fabuloso™, mistaking it for a beverage." The Roanoke Times, October 12, 2006.
Snakes Alive! Bites are Common When the Weather is Warm. The Daily Progress, July 27, 2006.
Kids Getting High on Cold Meds - "Millions of Americans use over-the-counter drugs to cure the cough and cold--but now some are using them to get high, which can have severe side effects." Broadcast on Charlottesville Newsplex Stations May 4, 2006.
A 60's Buzz Recycled - Teens Rediscover Morning Glories Can Be Used as a Hallucinogen. The Washington Post, May 3, 2006.
Poison Prevention - Tips to poison-proof your home from experts at the Blue Ridge Poison Center. Broadcast on Charlottesville Newsplex Stations March 24, 2006.
Herbal Medications: Healthy or Not? - "There are still chemicals that are in those products, and that can put people at risk for side effects," said Dr. Chris Holstege, UVA, Health Systems. Broadcast on Charlottesville Newsplex Stations January 30, 2006.
Pilot Test of Ricin Vaccine Successful - Vaccine may protect people from a bioterror attack. "These results are very encouraging," said Dr. Christopher P. Holstege, director of the Blue Ridge Poison Center in the division of medical toxicology at the University of Virginia. HealthDay Magazine, Jan. 30, 2006.
