In the News 2023
Press and Media Inquiries
For information and interview requests, contact Alicia Gambino, Director of Educational Services, 973-972-9280 or [email protected]
Available for Interviews:
Diane P. Calello, MD, Executive and Medical Director, NJ Poison Control Center at Rutgers NJ Medical School
Bruce Ruck, Pharm.D., Managing Director, NJ Poison Control Center at Rutgers NJ Medical School
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A New Jersey toddler was rushed to the hospital, vomiting, after chewing on what was labeled as a weight-loss supplement
Philly Inquirer, September 18, 2023
Doctors sound alarm about child nicotine poisoning as vapes flood the U.S. market
Washington State Standard, September 6, 2023
Nicotine exposures are skyrocketing among kids in N.J. and Pa. — especially those under 5
The Philly Inquirer, August 11, 2023

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NJ Poison Control raises alarm on increase in youth suicide attempts. Here’s how to help
NorthJersey.com, June 5, 2023

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New Jersey Poison Center Data Shows Suicide Attempts Among Teenagers Are High
Rutgers Today, June 1, 2023
Rutgers University doctor discusses the dangers in recent TikTok challenges
ABC News, April 21, 2023
TikTok’s Benadryl Challenge Is Deadly—Here’s What to Know
Yahoo! Life, April 19, 2023
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Flour, CDC Warns—Experts Explain How to Stay Safe
Prevention, April 4, 2023
Pfizer Recalls Millions of Packs of the Migraine Drug Nurtec ODT Due to Child Safety Concerns
Healthline, March 21, 2023
She tried to kill herself at 13. Why girls make the majority of N.J. teen overdose attempts.
NJ.com, March 11, 2023
Opioids Cause Half of All Poisonings in U.S. Kids Age 5 and Younger
US News & World Report, March 8, 2023
How Watchung’s Bruce Ruck helped to capture the ‘killer nurse’ Echoes Sentinel News newjerseyhills.com
Echoes – Sentinel, February 20, 2023
More Young Kids Are Being Poisoned By Pot That Looks Like Candy, Leading To Seizures and Comas
Philly Inquirer, February 8, 2023
Cases of Young Kids Eating Legal Weed Edibles Skyrocketing, Researchers Say
Asbury Park Press, January 5, 2023