To decrease the morbidity, mortality, health care costs, and overall occurrence of poisonings in our service region.

To reduce unnecessary outpatient visits and hospital admissions, as well as improve the quality of care provided to patients with accidental or self-poisoning.

VPC maintains certification as a Regional Poison Center by the American Association of Poison Control Centers, assuring the public and healthcare community that it maintains the highest standards recognized among poison centers.

REMEMBER, THE VIRGINIA POISON CENTER IS HERE TO HELP – KEEP THE EMERGENCY NUMBERS (804-828-9123 Local Richmond, or 800-222-1222 Toll Free) ON OR NEAR YOUR TELEPHONES!!!!