Category: Medical Toxicology

In the News…. Dr. Holstege & BRPC on Pediatric Suicides

4/27/2023

Dr. Chris Holstege and his UVA colleagues at the Blue Ridge Poison Center are being nationally recognized for their expanding research on suspected suicides by poisoning in children and adolescents.…

“Inside UVA” — Mental Health, Snake Bites, and Students?

2/23/2023

How do these things converge? In Dr. Chris Holstege's expansive career, he is Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, Chief of the Division of Medical Toxicology, Director of the Blue…

In the News… Drug Diversion

2/20/2023

Blue Ridge Poison Center has published its latest newsletter and it covers something that affects everyone -- prescription medications. Learn more in their newsletter about drug diversion, what it is…

In the News… The Cleopatra Project

1/5/2023

This collaborative project, "The Cleopatra Project -- Poisonous and Venomous Animals in Virginia," is a downloadable reference guide to 32 poisonous and venomous animals found in Virginia. It is a…

Dr. Chris Holstege’s Contributions Recognized By Alma Mater

11/29/2022

Dr. Chris Holstege, Professor of Emergency Medicine at University of Virginia and Director of Blue Ridge Poison Center, is recognized as a Distinguished Alumni this year at Calvin University. His work in medical toxicology…