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UVA Health Blue Ridge Poison Center: Don’t Google it, because AI doesn’t know

March 19, 2026

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Blue Ridge Poison Center warns of dangers of carbon monoxide during storm

January 23, 2026

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State/U.S. News

Before you go: Download guide to identifying poisonous mushrooms in Virginia

December 28, 2025

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Blue Ridge Poison Centers warns that carbon monoxide poisoning risk increases in winter

Rebecca Barnabi

January 6, 2025

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Trick-or-treat: Blue Ridge Poison Center cautions parents about THC-laced edibles

Rebecca Barnabi

October 30, 2024

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Mushroom gummies may be harmful; five treated at UVA’s emergency department

July 18, 2024

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State/U.S. News

Researcher: Study finds ‘significant increase in pediatric suicides’ in Virginia, nationwide

June 19, 2024

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‘Growing mental health crisis in the nation’s youth’ increases calls to poison control centers

Rebecca Barnabi

June 5, 2024

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Decriminalization of ‘magic mushrooms’ leads to increased calls to poison centers

February 26, 2024

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State/U.S. News

Were pandemic school shutdowns the cause of the increase in youth suicide attempts?

April 28, 2023