OMG, you know what's weird? I was at the park yesterday and saw a squirrel just chillin' by the trash can 
. Like, what's it even doing there? And then I started thinking about how we have poison centers to help us deal with all sorts of poisonous substances... but like, have you ever noticed how much garbage is just lying around everywhere? 
It's crazy! We need more funding for those centers so they can keep helping us out. But also, can we please just clean up our act and reduce the amount of trash we produce? 
. Like, what's it even doing there? And then I started thinking about how we have poison centers to help us deal with all sorts of poisonous substances... but like, have you ever noticed how much garbage is just lying around everywhere? It's crazy! We need more funding for those centers so they can keep helping us out. But also, can we please just clean up our act and reduce the amount of trash we produce? 
I remember when my little cousin accidentally ingested some meds from a expired bottle... his parents freaked out but luckily called one of those poison centers and they were able to guide them through it. It was a close call for sure!
I mean, with all the budget cuts and stuff, it's like policymakers forgot about these guys! They're not just some secondary resource, they're the first line of defense in emergency situations.
I'm no expert but it seems like a game-changer for public health. I wish more people knew about these centers and how they can make a difference.
And it's not just personal accidents, hospitals and healthcare providers are contributing too... like 30% of cases come from them, which means those centers have to handle a ton of complex situations. 
I wish we had more funding for these centers, they're literally lifesavers! 
But it's cool that Vox is doing in-depth reporting on this issue and encouraging people to support their local poison center... every little bit counts, right? 