LECOM Presents Poison Prevention Program to the Community

Children and parents were encouraged to come and learn about Poison Prevention from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) College of Medicine and School of Pharmacy students on Saturday, March 27, 9-11 am, Millcreek Community Hospital (Education Center).  This event was part of National Poison Prevention month in March.   

Did you know that Sudafed and Red Hots are very similar looking?  And if these medicines get in the hands of babies and children it could be very dangerous.  Both the medical and pharmacy students joined together this year to explain the “Pill Look Alike” display and the best ways to stay safe when it comes to medicines and potential poisons in your homes. 

This year’s program included the following sponsors:  Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), Erie Safe Kids Coalition, Meadowbrook Dairy, Safe Kids Foundation, Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital and Great Lakes Kidpower.  Classy 100 radio personality Brenda Savelli and Country 98 broadcaster Matt Alterio hosted a live radio remote full of fun, games and prizes. 

The Poison Prevention Program continues to be requested throughout the community for health fairs.  The School of Pharmacy plans to distribute the “Pill Look Alike” display to the various local pharmacies as a learning tool.