ACHE of South Florida Member Spotlight: Rahat Verma
By Lois Thomson
Rahat Verma confessed he is an avid traveler, visiting 45 countries and more than 15 states, and he holds a strong appreciation for the influence that the cultures, norms, and values of those experiences have taught him. Verma began life in Chicago but moved to South Florida at a young age, and spent the majority of his life there.
Verma is currently the Vice President of Operations at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital in Miami, where he has worked since 2022, starting as an Administrative Resident and then serving as Associate Administrator. Prior to that he worked at an HCA hospital in Los Angeles as an Administrative Intern, a position he held in grad school while attending the University of Minnesota, where he was pursuing a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Healthcare Administration.
His current role has him overseeing operations at HCA Florida Kendall, both clinical and non-clinical, including for such departments as imaging services, rehabilitation services, safety and security, communications, environmental services, food and nutrition services, and emergency management, among others.
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City of Miami Beach, Mount Sinai Medical Center, and the Center for Combating Antisemitism Take Action Against Antisemitism in Medicine
February 27, 2025 — In a groundbreaking move to address the growing concern of antisemitism in health care, the City of Miami Beach has unanimously agreed to partner with and help fund a new antidiscrimination program developed by the Center for Combating Antisemitism (CCA). Mount Sinai Medical Center will pilot this initiative, which is the first of its kind in the United States. The program aims to support health care professionals at the medical center in diagnosing and addressing the re-emerging virus of antisemitism in medicine.
This innovative program is expected to serve as a model for other medical institutions across the country, as health care organizations recognize the need for comprehensive education on antisemitism, which has been historically neglected in medical training. The program will focus on equipping staff, from medical practitioners to hospital administrators, with the tools to recognize antisemitism, confront it effectively, and maintain the high standard of care and ethics expected in the medical field.
The announcement follows a Miami Beach City Commission meeting where Commissioner David Suarez presented disturbing video clips of nurses, both in the U.S. and abroad, expressing violent antisemitic sentiments, including claims of harming Jewish patients. While these cases are extreme, they highlight a dangerous and troubling trend where health care professionals, medical associations, and medical schools are encountering disturbing incidents of antisemitism, both online and in the workplace.
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Broward Health Hosts Its Seventh Annual Cardiovascular Symposium
February 26, 2025- – Broward Heath hosted its seventh annual Broward Health Cardiovascular Symposium on February 22 at GalleryOne in Fort Lauderdale. More than 250 physicians and healthcare professionals attended the conference, which provided the latest information on cardiovascular practices and procedures.
“Broward Health is leading the way on cardiac health in Broward County, and this symposium reinforces our commitment to bringing the latest medical advancements to our community,” said Jenna Merlucci, FACHE, vice president of heart & vascular services at Broward Health.
This year’s conference directors were Kenneth Herskowitz, M.D., medical director of cardiovascular surgery at Broward Health Medical Center, and Ahmed Osman, M.D., cardiologist-electrophysiologist at Broward Health Medical Center.
“The symposium serves as an essential platform for healthcare professionals to collaborate, share insights and learn from one another, ultimately ensuring our patients receive the best possible cardiac care,” Dr. Herskowitz said.
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Memorial Regional Hospital South Pioneers Voice-Activated Smart Control Solution for Patients with Spinal Injuries
February 28, 2025- For individuals recovering from a spinal cord injury, the loss of independence can be one of the most challenging aspects of their journey. Daily tasks once taken for granted can become overwhelming, leaving patients reliant on others for even the simplest needs. Recognizing this, Memorial Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial Regional Hospital South continues to lead the way in innovative, patient-centered care by combining advanced therapies with groundbreaking technology.
Memorial Regional Hospital South is proud to be the first in the nation to implement the Hatchmed SmartHub powered by Aiva, a voice-activated smart control solution that enhances autonomy, comfort, and care for patients with limited mobility. This pioneering technology empowers patients to regain a sense of control over their environment while streamlining communication with their care team.
“The adoption of the Hatchmed SmartHub reflects Memorial’s unwavering commitment to elevating our patients’ quality of life by integrating advanced technology into patient care,” said Phil Wright, CEO of Memorial Regional Hospital South. “Our leadership, clinical and IT teams will continue to work together to empower our patients during their recovery journey.”
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Baptist Health “Heart of the Game” Event Teaches Student Athletes CPR and AED Training
February 27, 2025 – Baptist Health recently hosted Heart of the Game: CPR & AED Training for student-athletes in Miami-Dade County. The event was at the Baptist Health Training Facility, home of the Miami Dolphins, and is one of the largest CPR training events in the country. This community event was led by the director of sports cardiology for Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, Eli Friedman, M.D., who taught students CPR and how to use AEDs (automated external defibrillators). While rare, according to the National Institutes of Health, sudden cardiac death is the most common medical cause of death in athletes, accounting for 13% of fatalities. More than 80% of athletes who suffer a cardiac event survive when someone can provide CPR or if there is an AED that can be used to resuscitate someone.
“Every second counts when an athlete suffers a cardiac event. Teaching CPR and ensuring an AED is nearby can mean the difference between life and death,” said Dr. Friedman. “Immediate, effective intervention can restore a heartbeat, prevent severe complications, and give someone the best chance at survival.”
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AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF BROWARD COUNTY CELEBRATES 43rd ANNUAL INSTALLATION DINNER
February 27, 2025 – The Area Agency on Aging of Broward County (AAABC) hosted its 43rd Annual Installation Dinner on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West Hotel. It was an evening of networking, celebration and recognition of the significant contributions from AAABC’s Board of Directors, Advisory Council and community partners supporting its senior advocacy initiatives.
“Honoring our community partners, both inside and outside our organization, who have made exceptional contributions was a true privilege,” said Charlotte Mather-Taylor, CEO of AAABC. “They have brought a wealth of perspectives, expertise and volunteer experience which has enriched the breadth of our programs for seniors.”
The award’s ceremony honored those who have dedicated time and resources to support AAABC’s programs for older adults in Broward County. The recipients included Project Leader of the Year: Andrea Busada; Volunteer of the Year: Naushira Pandya, M.D.; Community Champion Award: Senator Nan Rich; Corporation of the Year: Senior Proof; Fair Share Milestone Cities: City of Miramar (45 Years) and City of Oakland Park (40 Years).
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Tampa General Hospital Opens Dedicated Primary Care Center for Veterans
Repurposed clinic in Tampa aims to fill the gap in medical services for area military personnel.
February 28, 2025 –Tampa General Hospital (TGH) today announced that it is converting a portion of one of its Tampa General Medical Group locations into a primary care clinic that exclusively serves veterans, reservists and National Guard members. The primary care clinic located at 2106 South Lois Avenue, Tampa, FL (TGMG Lois) now serves as a dedicated Military & Veteran Primary Care Center (MVP) offering primary care, behavior health, lab and pharmacy services plus a care navigator specializing in the needs of our veterans and the resources available to them.
Tampa General is offering this clinic as part of its commitment to serving the substantial military and veteran population in the greater Tampa area and addressing gaps in healthcare delivery for these patients.
“Tampa General is committed to serving the health and wellness of these patients,” stated Adam Smith, Executive Vice President & Chief Ambulatory Officer at Tampa General Hospital. “Combat and military service often creates invisible wounds that can lead to lifelong health effects. We have developed this MVP center in partnership with advocacy organizations to help establish a sense of unity and shared understanding between patients and providers, and to increase access to quality healthcare for these extraordinary patients.”
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New TGH Behavioral Health Hospital Inspires $1.1 Million in Community Contributions
Generous contributions to the Tampa General Hospital Foundation will expand access to world-class behavioral health care services.
February 27, 2025 – On the heels of the ribbon-cutting celebrating the new TGH Behavioral Health Hospital, the Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Foundation announced $1.1 million in private contributions to support the new hospital and behavioral health services, including a sizable donation from Dick and Francine Dobkin.
“With this new, world-class destination for patients needing behavioral health services, we’re working to meet the increased demand for care while strengthening the pipeline of talent needed to fulfill future demand,” said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital. “The immediate outpouring of support from our community for the TGH Behavioral Health Hospital is a testament to the critical importance of this new hospital to our region and the future of our state.”
Longtime TGH supporters Dick and Francine Dobkin contributed $500,000 to support the TGH Behavioral Health Hospital.
“Mental health is such a major issue in our country, and the need spans generations from kids to military veterans facing PTSD,” said the Dobkins. “We are so excited that TGH, USF and Lifepoint have opened the TGH Behavioral Health Hospital to help meet this critical need in our community.”
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Heavy metals in EV batteries are known carcinogens, pose greater cancer risk for firefighters, owners and communities
Sylvester’s Firefighter Cancer Initiative Researches Elevated Cancer Risk from Electric Vehicle Fires
MIAMI, FLORIDA (Feb. 27, 2025) – Electric vehicles are becoming more popular and are a growing segment of the nation’s automobile fleet. But public health researchers with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine are discovering elevated cancer risks for firefighters and community members alike from electric vehicle fires.
“While all fires pose exposure risks, EV fires elevate the risk to firefighters, owners and the nearby community because they are powered by massive batteries containing high concentrations of heavy metals,” explains Alberto Caban-Martinez, Ph.D., D.O., M.P.H., who’s also deputy director of Sylvester’s Firefighter Cancer Initiative. “Many of these metals are associated with increased cancer risk due to their potential to cause DNA damage, oxidative stress and genetic alterations.”
He adds that these metals are often classified as carcinogenic or potentially carcinogenic by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Some of the more common EV battery metals and their associated cancer risks include:
-Arsenic – lung, bladder, skin, liver and kidney cancer.
-Cadmium – lung, prostate, kidney, pancreatic and breast cancer.
-Chromium – lung, nasal and sinus cancer.
-Nickel – lung, nasal and laryngeal cancer.
-Lead – brain, kidney, stomach and lung cancer.
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St. Thomas University plans new 99,000-square-foot nursing college building, lobbying Florida Legislature for $3.5M
Nursing program on track to grow to state’s third-largest, as nursing students ace licensing exam as university
February 27, 2024 – St. Thomas University announced Thursday that it plans a new 99,000-square-foot nursing college building and it’s bucking the trend of disappointing statewide licensing exam results for registered nurses by earning a 100% passage rate.
The news comes as Florida’s 84.9% first-time National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX–RN) passage rate trailed Guam, the District of Columbia, all 50 states, and the 91.2% national average, according to a new report from the Florida Center for Nursing at the University of South Florida.
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Kristen Walker, MD Innovative Aneurysm Treatment Saves Lives and Valves of SMH Heart Patients
SARASOTA, Fla. – February 27, 2025 – Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s cardiac surgeons are helping patients save their aortic valves, and ultimately their lives, utilizing the Florida Sleeve, a procedure designed to offer a faster, safer treatment option for potentially deadly aortic valve disorders and aortic root aneurysms.
Aortic root aneurysms occur when the aortic root (the closest part of the blood vessel attached to the heart) becomes enlarged. When an aneurysm develops in this location, it can weaken the aorta walls and cause the aortic valve to malfunction, allowing blood to leak back into the heart. Left untreated, the condition often leads to heart failure or potential deadly aortic dissection.
Bradenton resident Steve Ware had been living with an aortic root aneurysm for the past 20 years, with careful monitoring by his medical team. When he also developed a mitral valve disorder, Ware turned to the specialized cardiac surgery team at SMH-Sarasota, where cardiothoracic surgeons Jeffrey Sell, MD, and Kristen Walker, MD, performed a joint operation to repair both valves and deployed a Florida Sleeve to treat his aneurysm before it turned deadly. He was the first patient at SMH to have both valves and aneurysm repaired in a single surgical procedure.
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HCA Florida Largo Hospital expands emergency medical services for Clearwater and Dunedin community
When it opens in early 2026, the new emergency room will be a state-of-the-art facility serving residents in Clearwater, Dunedin and the surrounding area.
February 28, 2025 – HCA Florida Largo Hospital is expanding emergency medical services for Clearwater and surrounding areas with the opening of HCA Florida Countryside Emergency. The new freestanding emergency room is scheduled to open in early 2026. Hospital leaders invited community partners and the media to take part of the groundbreaking event on Friday, February 28 at 10:00am at 2209 Main Street in Clearwater.
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HCA Florida Healthcare completes purchase of Lehigh Regional Medical Center
HCA Florida Healthcare completes purchase of Lehigh Regional Medical Center and announces construction of HCA Florida Alico Emergency.
February 27, 2025 – HCA Florida Healthcare, one of the state’s leading health systems, today announced it has completed the purchase of Lehigh Regional Medical Center from California-based Prime Healthcare. The 53-bed hospital in Lehigh Acres, Florida, has operated in Lee County and surrounding counties since 1965.
“This hospital and associated physician practices are a wonderful complimentary addition to our existing 17 hospitals within our division along Florida’s West Coast and will serve as a catalyst for growth as we further expand our services and programs in Lee County,” said Jyric Sims, Ph.D. president of HCA Healthcare West Florida Division. “We are also excited to announce construction of the hospital’s first freestanding emergency room, HCA Florida Alico Emergency, on Alico Road near Three Oaks Parkway with an anticipated opening in 2026.
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‘ScionHealth Gives’ Awards More Than $100,000 in Grants to Non-Profits Across the Country
ScionHealth’s community grant program continues to support not-for-profit organizations aiding communities where our team members live and work.
February 26, 2025 – ScionHealth Gives, an initiative of ScionHealth, awarded grants totaling more than $100,000 to a dozen not-for-profit organizations based in communities served by the company’s hospitals and team members. Each organization receiving a grant was nominated by a ScionHealth team member. More than 50 organizations were nominated for grants.
“The large number of nominations reflects the involvement of our team members in their local communities and their desire to support organizations that share ScionHealth’s purpose of lifting the health and well-being of the communities we serve,” said Rob Jay, CEO of ScionHealth. “The record number of applications and amount of grants awarded is a testament to the quality of the non-profits nominated for grants this particular cycle.”
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NCH CVICU and Critical Care Units Earn Silver Beacon Award for Excellence
Naples, FL – February 28, 2025 The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at NCH Baker Hospital and the Critical Care Unit at NCH North Hospital have been awarded the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). This prestigious designation recognizes exceptional patient care and a commitment to fostering a healthy work environment.
This marks the first time Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) has received the Beacon Award, a testament to the organization’s transformational quality outcomes and the dedication of its critical care teams. The award distinguishes units that consistently deliver evidence-based practices and superior patient experiences.
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Humanitarian access improves quality of polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip
Polio campaign in Gaza Strip reaches around 603 000 children with better access
February 28, 2025 – Jerusalem/Amman/Geneva–A five-day mass polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip concluded on Wednesday, reaching nearly 603 000 children under 10 years of age with novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) following comprehensive, simultaneous access to all five governorates during the ongoing ceasefire. The campaign was conducted as part of emergency efforts to end an ongoing poliovirus outbreak and prevent further spread in the Gaza Strip.
During this round, an additional 40 000 children were vaccinated as compared to the previous two rounds conducted in September and October 2024, after poliovirus was detected in the Gaza Strip. The ceasefire enabled health workers to reach more children who had missed vaccinations due to displacement during the phased approach, living in areas that previously required special coordination for access, or being unreachable during the October 2024 round due to insecurity in North Gaza, including Jabalia, Beit Lahiya, and Beit Hanoun.
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New 4D Brain Map reveals potential early warning signs of multiple sclerosis
NIH study reveals key players underlying disease onset and repair.
Using an animal model of multiple sclerosis (MS), researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have created a four-dimensional brain map that reveals how lesions similar to those seen in human MS form. These findings, published in Science, provide a window into the early disease state and could help identify potential targets for MS treatments and brain tissue repair.
The researchers, led by postdoctoral fellow Jing-Ping Lin, Ph.D., and senior investigator Daniel S. Reich, M.D., Ph.D., both at NIH’s National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), combined repeated MRI imaging with brain-tissue analysis, including gene expression, to track the onset and development of MS-like lesions. They uncovered a new MRI signature that can help detect brain regions at risk for damage weeks before any visible lesions occur. They also identified “microenvironments” within affected brain tissue based on observed patterns of neural function, inflammation, immune and support cell responses, gene expression, and levels of damage and repair.
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DOH-Miami-Dade Invites you to Complete the 2025 Miami-Dade County Well-being Survey
February 24 ,2205 – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) invites you to complete the 2025 Miami-Dade County Well-being Survey. The survey is meant to identify the needs, opinions, and views of Miami-Dade County residents as it relates to the communities they reside.
The survey is available in English, Spanish, and Creole and will remain open until the needed responses are received. To take the survey, scan the QR code below. |
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22nd Surgery of the Foregut Symposium/10th Congress of the International Society for Fluorescence Guided Surgery
The 22nd Surgery of the Foregut Symposium/10th Congress of the International Society for Fluorescence Guided Surgery is taking place at the Margaritaville Resort in Hollywood, Florida, on March 17-19, 2025. On March 17, in conjunction with the Florida/Puerto Rico/Caribbean Chapter of ASMBS, the course will present a full-day seminar on prevention, medical and surgical management of obesity, Metabolic Surgery: Beyond Weight Loss. On March 18, in conjunction with ISFGS, we will review new technology and techniques in surgery of the foregut and fluorescence guided surgery. On March 19, we will present interesting cases and abstracts submitted to the conference.
As in previous years, a “first-class” group of world-renowned surgeons, gastroenterologists and oncologists has been invited to share their expertise and updates on the most recent technological and therapeutic advances in this steadily evolving field. Since 1999, this course has become one of the most prestigious forums in the field of foregut surgery with attendees and faculty travelling from around the globe. This important educational activity also provides a forum for interaction between individuals involved with all aspects of foregut, metabolic, bariatric and fluorescence guided surgery, as well as the opportunity to converse with colleagues and key opinion leaders.
This year's program will again include an updated extensive review of artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotic surgery, and how surgeons from around the globe are incorporating these tools of the future into their practices today.
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City of Hollywood and Memorial Healthcare System Continue to Champion CPR Education with HERO Program This New Year
The City of Hollywood and Memorial Healthcare System are proud to continue their partnership with the ongoing Health Education and Response Outreach (HERO) Program, bringing vital CPR and AED training to the community.
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Nursing Consortium of Florida’s next conference set for June 2025 at St. Pete Beach
Make plans to join us at the TradeWinds Resort on St. Pete Beach on the 27th and 28th of June 2025 for our next educational conference Empowering Nurses at the Bedside & Beyond: Moving towards improved outcomes & satisfaction through greater mental health. Please click here to be among the first to register to attend and save with our best rates including discounted member rates for individuals and groups of ten or more!
We are now accepting abstracts addressing programs, research, scholarly projects, and process improvement exemplars that have succeeded in advancing staff and student mental health and contributed to strong workplace cultures or learning environments that have measurably improved staff or student retention in either practice or academic settings, contributed to improved team interaction, interaction with patients or students, and improved patient or student outcomes and experiences
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Event continues lecture series “Caring for Ourselves and Our Planet – Together” presented by Tampa General in collaboration with Loggerhead Marinelife Center. Juno Beach, Fla. – February 11, 2025 – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) invites the community to a free public event, “Live Your Best Life: A Women’s Health and Well-Being Panel.” An all-female panel of TGH physicians will share the latest updates in women’s health and prevention. WHAT: “Live Your Best Life: A Women’s Health and Well-Being Panel” WHEN: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. WHERE: Loggerhead Marinelife Center, 14200 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach, FL 33408
WHO: Dr. Laurie Rothman is a primary care physician with TGH Concierge Health. She is board certified in family medicine and obesity medicine, and has been serving patients in Palm Beach County for more than 20 years.
Dr. Sonja Olsen is board certified in internal medicine, gastroenterology, and transplant hepatology, and serves as Palm Beach County and Martin County’s only transplant hepatologist. She is with TGH Digestive Health Center. Dr. Kelly Foster is board certified in medical oncology, internal medicine, and palliative medicine, and specializes in treating breast cancer. She sees patients at TGH Cancer Institute|Cancer Center of South Florida. An RSVP is required to attend. To RSVP, call 561-339-2508 or scan the provided QR code. |
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Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes help caregivers take better care of themselves while caring for a friend or relative. Whether you provide care for a spouse, partner, parent, friend, or a child with special needs; at home or in a care facility, whether down the block or miles away, yours is an important role. This course is for family caregivers like you!
This six-week class series gives you the confidence and support to better care for your loved one – and yourself. For information about the PTC program visit powerfultoolsforcaregivers.org
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March 11 – Class 2: Identifying and Reducing Personal Stress
Four steps are presented for effective stress management: (1) Identifying early warning signs, (2) Identifying personal sources of stress, (3) Accepting what you cannot change, and (4) Taking action. Tools to reduce stress are discussed. Participants learn how to change negative self-talk – which increases stress and erodes confidence – to positive self-talk. Beginning in this class, caregivers learn five relaxation activities that are easy to incorporate into their daily lives.
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FLORIDA MEDICAL CANNABIS CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
The 8th Florida Medical Cannabis Conference & Exhibition (FMCCE 2025) will be held May 30- June 1, 2025, at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida. This conference is a networking and educational forum on the subject of medical cannabis.
This conference is designed for attendees who are active or interested in the medical cannabis industry.
For medical professionals and entrepreneurs, the conference will cover a range of topics, all relevant to the medical cannabis industry, as it pertains to the State of Florida, including but not limited to:
•An Introduction to the Endocannabinoid System and Medical Cannabis
•Florida Medical Cannabis Legislative Update
•A Review of Qualifying Conditions Case Studies
•Medical Cannabis Dosing and Public Health Issues
•Medical Cannabis Research
•State of Florida Medical Cannabis Regulatory and Program Update •The Business of Medical Cannabis: How to Make Sure Your Practice is Successful
“Education is the key to raising awareness of the clinical uses for medical cannabis.” said Eugene Jones, Executive Director of Can-Ed, Inc. “This conference will provide a forum for industry leaders to expand their social capital, and healthcare professionals to expand their knowledge about medical benefits and applications.”
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Feb 07 2025- 900,625 Jan 31 2025- 900,540 Jan 24 2025- 899,118
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Amount of Medical Marijuana Dispensed - (mgs THC) 396.365,014
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