Poison Prevention Week Council announces poster contest winners; Jacksonville students take first, second place nationally
The Poison Prevention Week Council today announced the winners of the 2013 National Poison Prevention Week poster contest. National Poison Prevention Week, held the third week in March each year, is observed nationally to highlight the dangers of poisonings and how to prevent them.
National Poison Prevention Week, held the third week in March each year, is observed nationally to highlight the dangers of poisonings and how to prevent them. In honor of this awareness week, the Poison Prevention Week Council conducts a nationwide poster contest to educate the public about the dangers of poisonings and the importance of poisoning prevention. The winning poster in each division will be featured on the 2013 National Poison Prevention Week posters. First, second and third place winners in each division will be posted on www.poisonprevention.org.
More than 150 posters were submitted from around the nation. One winner was selected in each of the three divisions: grades K - 2nd; 3rd – 5th; and 6th - 8th.
The Florida/USVI Poison Information Center–Jacksonville (FPICJAX) Duval County service area winners of the 2013 National Poison Prevention Week Poster Contest are as follows:
Grades 6th - 8th, 1st place: Natalie Loos, Jacksonville
Grades 6th - 8th, 2nd place: Madison Yertzell, Jacksonville
Grades K - 2nd, 2nd place: Kevin McAfee, Jacksonville
Winners were selected based on creativity, design and poisoning prevention messages.
"The children, and the art teachers who inspire them, continue to impress us with their creativity and talent," said Courtney Wilson, Poison Prevention Week Council chair. "It has been a pleasure to review all of the submissions. We are extremely proud of the winners and are excited to share their work."
Posters can be ordered through the Poison Prevention Week Council website: www.poisonprevention.org.
Information is now available for the FPICJAX Regional Poster Contest in preparation for National Poison Prevention Week 2013, which is March 17-23. The contest is open to children grouped in grades K-2nd, 3rd-5th and 6th-8th. You may call the Education Office of the Florida/USVI Poison Information Center–Jacksonville at 904-244-4465, or email Phyllis Bell-Davis at bdavis@poison.ufl.edu for more information and entry guidelines.
If you suspect a poisoning has occurred, or if you have questions concerning poisonings, immediately call the Poison Center Help line toll free, 24 hours a day at 1-800-222-1222 and a Specialist in Poison Information will assist you. Don’t waste time on the Internet; call the Poison Center for the right answer the first time.
NPPW is held on the third week in March each year and is a week nationally designated to highlight the dangers of poisonings and how to prevent them. However, every day people can and do prevent poisonings. To learn more, visit www.poisonprevention.org and become actively involved in helping ensure the safety of children and adults in your home and your community. NPPW will be turning 51 in 2013.