Donna Seger

June 8, 2022

VUSM faculty honored with emerita or emeritus status

Vanderbilt University recently honored several faculty members for their years of service and bestowed on them the title of emeritus or emerita faculty. Among them were 15 from the School of Medicine.

By VUMC News and Communications
Donna Seger, MD
January 27, 2022

Tennessee Poison Center director Seger retires

By Kylie Avery
November 27, 2019

Zantac recalled for carcinogen levels above FDA standards

The popular heartburn drug ranitidine, commonly known as Zantac, was voluntarily recalled due to the contamination of a human carcinogen that could potentially cause cancer. The recall includes oral tablets, capsules, and syrup.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 12, 2018

Tennessee Poison Center celebrates 30th anniversary

The Tennessee Poison Center (TPC) is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month, following a year in which it received more than 50,000 emergency calls from residents, healthcare professionals, emergency departments and intensive care units.

By Craig Boerner
November 22, 2016

Tennessee Poison Center urges care at Thanksgiving

By VUMC News and Communications
November 2, 2016

Tennessee Poison Center at Vanderbilt University Medical Center saved an estimated $8 million in taxpayer Emergency Department costs, study says

By VUMC News and Communications
September 15, 2016

Academy lauds Seger’s achievements in toxicology

Donna Seger, M.D., professor of Clinical Medicine and Emergency Medicine and medical and executive director of the Tennessee Poison Center, has received the Career Achievement Award from the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology (AACT) for her contributions to the organization and achievements in the field of toxicology.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 1, 2016

Tennessee Poison Center at Vanderbilt warns about hazards of fuels at backyard barbecues

As summer heats up along with grills at backyard barbecues, health officials are stressing safety when using common fuels and accelerants.
By VUMC News and Communications
January 29, 2016

Tennessee Poison Center warns about dangers of ‘dewshine’

By VUMC News and Communications
December 23, 2015

Tennessee Poison Center names its “top five” poisons of the year and offers safety tips

By Wayne Wood
December 16, 2015

Tennessee Poison Center offers a quick summary on the dangers of holiday plants

By Wayne Wood
November 24, 2015

Tennessee Poison Center warns of Thanksgiving hazards

By VUMC News and Communications
June 3, 2015

Tips for avoiding or treating poison ivy from the Tennessee Poison Center at Vanderbilt University Medical Center

By Wayne Wood