Tennessee Poison Center

Last Updated: 1/16/2013 10:09:03 AM

Nonprofit

Tennessee Poison Center

Address

1161 21st Avenue South
501 Oxford House

Nashville, TN 37232-4632
Davidson County

Primary Phone

(615) 936-0760

Primary Fax

(615) 936-0756

Web Site

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Contact Email

josephine.darwin@vande...

CEO/Executive Director

Dr. Donna Seger

Board Chair

Dr. Laurie Lawrence

Board Chair Company Affiliation

Vanderbilt University Hospital

Board Members

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Year of Incorporation

1987

Former Names

Middle Tennessee Poison Center (2003)

Organization received a competitive grant from the community foundation in the past five years

Yes

Community Foundation Staff Conducted Site Visit when Developing Profile

Yes

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