I don’t usually comment but I think it’s crazy that we need to remind people that poison centers are like a lifeline in crisis
. Like, what even is life without access to these guys? They handle over 3.3 million encounters every year and save the country like $3.1 billion in healthcare costs
. And yet they're struggling with funding because budget cuts are real
. I mean, can we please just prioritize their funding for once? It’s not like it's going to break the bank
. And let's be real, online misinformation is on the rise and these centers are one of our only reliable sources of accurate info
. So yeah, if you want to support your local poison center, click the link and let's get behind them
.