Finger Lakes Regional Poison & Drug Information Center

Meet Our Staff

The Finger Lakes Poison Center is staffed by physicians, pharmacists, and nurses with advanced training in toxicology. Our staff is available 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.

Medical Director

Ruth A. Lawrence, M.D.

Managing Director

John G. Benitez, M.D., MPH

Dr. Benitez is board-certified in medical toxicology, occupational medicine and emergency medicine.

Specialists in Poison Information

Blythe E. Furber, RN
Norma Barton, B.S. Pharm.
Cindy Bichler, RN
Terry Branton, RN
Peter Ciancaglini, Pharm.D.
Luanne Dockstader, RPh
Suzanne Mangione, RN
Susan McFarland, RN

Specialists are trained in pharmacology or nursing and have additional training in poison information.

Drug Information Specialists

Kim Luc, Pharm.D.

Sharon Ternullo, Pharm.D., Drug Information Coordinator

Community Health Educator

Nancy Warburton, R.N., BSN

Secretary

Cheryl I. Cicero