SEATTLE, June 27,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Poison Center
(WAPC), Washington's nonprofit
provider of free medical advice regarding medication errors,
poisonings, and drug overdoses, is pleased to announce the hiring
of James Leonard, PharmD, DABAT as
its Managing Director. Dr. Leonard will lead the WAPC's call center
services, providing oversight to the WAPC's pharmacist and nurse
specialists in poison information and ensuring the WAPC continues
its provision of high-quality treatment advice and consultations.
Dr. Leonard will additionally advance the WAPC's mission to prevent
and reduce harm from poisoning by cultivating relationships and
collaborations with healthcare and public health entities across
the state.
Born and raised in western Washington, Dr. Leonard holds a Doctorate of
Pharmacy from the Washington State
University College of Pharmacy and is board certified in
applied toxicology. Dr. Leonard completed a general pharmacy
residency in Olympia, then moved
to Maryland to complete a two-year
clinical toxicology fellowship at the Maryland Poison Center and
University of Maryland School of
Pharmacy. He returns to Washington and the WAPC following five years
of leadership positions at the Maryland Poison Center.
"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Leonard back to Washington and our center," remarks Dr.
Scott Phillips, Executive and
Medical Director of the WAPC. "Dr. Leonard brings an exceptional
blend of expertise in toxicology as well as familiarity with and
dedication to the health and safety of our local communities. We
are confident he will spark innovative approaches to strengthening
our services, and will help lead the Washington Poison Center in
providing the best care possible to Washingtonians."
The Washington Poison Center is hosting a livestream on their
YouTube channel and Facebook page to introduce Dr. Leonard. Join
the stream on Wednesday, July 10 at
1pm PST.
Media contact: mryuk@wapc.org
About the WAPC: The Washington Poison Center is a 501(c)3
nonprofit mandated by Washington State to deliver poison and drug
exposure-related medical advice and education to community members,
first responders, and healthcare providers. WAPC provides medical
advice through a 24/7/365 free telephone line staffed by specially
trained pharmacists, nurses, and physician medical toxicologists.
WAPC also provides free programs to educate local communities on
poison safety, prevention, and harm reduction.
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