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DECEMBER 18 2024 – Broward Health is pleased to announce the arrival of Robert Dahl, MBA, FACHE, as chief executive officer of Broward Health Imperial Point. In his new role, which begins this week, Dahl will lead Broward Health Imperial Point’s overall administration and related regional operations to ensure high-quality care and service for the community.
A seasoned, high-impact executive, Dahl has a proven history of long-term results across large, multi-site hospital environments. He most recently served as president and chief executive officer of Ascension Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, where he provided strategic and operational leadership for two campuses. During his tenure, Dahl boosted service delivery and patient satisfaction scores by closely aligning administrative direction and patient quality and safety measures. Ascension is one of the largest safety net and behavioral health hospitals in Illinois.
Dahl has also led other Chicago-based healthcare organizations, including as president and CEO of Ascension Resurrection Medical Center, an award-winning, community-based teaching hospital, and senior vice president and chief operating officer of Surgical Directions, a nationwide leader of perioperative and anesthesia consulting.
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| Bachir Berbari, M.D., Joins Baptist Health as a Medical Oncologist and Hematologist
December 18, 2024 – Bachir Berbari, M.D., has joined the Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health, at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, as a medical oncologist and hematologist. Dr. Berbari is certified in internal medicine, oncology and hematology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has expertise in treating all types of cancer with a special interest in hematology.
Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Berbari was a hematologist oncologist at Southern Illinois Hospital in Carterville, Ill., which is part of the Siteman Cancer Network that is led by Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis.
“We are happy to welcome Dr. Berbari to our multidisciplinary cancer care team, dedicated to the highest quality care,” said Louise Morrell, M.D., medical director at Lynn Cancer Institute.
Dr. Berbari earned his medical degree at the University of Balamand Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences in Lebanon. He completed an internal medicine residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Englewood Medical Center in Englewood, N.J., and served as chief fellow during a hematology/medical oncology fellowship at Tulane University Medical Center in New Orleans.
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Cleveland Clinic Commits to Expanding Services in Palm Beach County
Fundraising campaign to support construction of inpatient hospital, expanded outpatient facility
December 18, 2024, PALM BEACH, Fla.: Cleveland Clinic, ranked No. 1 in heart care for 30 years and known around the world as a leading academic health system, is committed to expanding its exceptional care for the residents of Palm Beach County.
For more than 15 years, Cleveland Clinic has cared for patients at the outpatient center at City Place in West Palm Beach. To meet the evolving needs of the community, Cleveland Clinic is planning the construction of a new hospital and a major expansion of outpatient services. Cleveland Clinic’s investment will be accompanied by a robust fundraising campaign.
“Palm Beach County has long been an area where we have planned to grow to enhance care for the community,” said Tom Mihaljevic, M.D., CEO and President of Cleveland Clinic and the holder of the Morton L. Mandel CEO Chair. “Our expansion plan will transform care for the community with a new hospital and outpatient clinics that provide a broad range of specialties, greater access and innovative patient experience programs. We have started an accelerated fundraising effort with the support of many visionary and compassionate Palm Beach County residents.”
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University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Dean Chosen as Part of Elite Group to Govern Joint Commission
December 19, 2024 – The Joint Commission has appointed University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Dean and Chief Academic Officer Henri R. Ford, M.D., M.H.A., to its Board of Commissioners.
The Board’s 21 voting members provide policy leadership and oversight for the Commission, which accredits and certifies more than 23,000 health care organizations and programs in the U.S. An independent, nonprofit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care.
Board members include accomplished physicians, administrators, nurses, employers, quality and innovation experts and educators. Representatives from the Joint Commission’s Corporate Members, including the American Hospital Association, American Medical Association, American College of Physicians, American College of Surgeons and others, comprise the governing body.
“I am deeply honored to join the Board of Commissioners of the Joint Commission, an organization synonymous with advancing excellence in patient care,” said Dean Ford, who is the immediate past president of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
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Larkin Community Hospital earns 2024 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Safety
Miami, Florida, December 17, 2024 – Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Larkin Community Hospital was named a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group. Announced today, the Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive awards American hospitals can receive. The Top Hospital designation is bestowed by The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization of employers and other purchasers known as the toughest standard-setters for health care safety and quality. Top Hospitals will be honored tonight at the 2024 Leapfrog Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C.
“This award reflects the unwavering dedication of our physicians, nurses, staff, and leadership in delivering outstanding patient-centered care,” said Dr. Nicholas D. Torres, CEO of Larkin Community Hospital. “Achieving this recognition demonstrates our commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in all aspects of healthcare.”
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West Palm Beach VA awarded as an ALS Association Recognized Treatment Center
December 19, 2024 – WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The West Palm Beach VA Health Care System (WPBVAHCS) announces the award of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Clinic by the ALS Association as a Recognized Treatment Center.
This distinguishment serves as the first and only VA facility in Florida to receive the renowned title.
The recognition is based on established requirements of the program, professionals’ skill sets, patients living with ALS served, relationships with local staff and access to care.
“Access to exceptional care is what propels all that we do,” says Chief of Staff Dr. Ronald Williams. “The strength is like no other by our Veteran patients battling ALS, but alongside our educated and passionate team they have found a second home to release their mind and discover support. This award is a testament to all that our ALS Clinic team does and will continue to do for local American heroes.”
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Holy Cross Health Names 2024 Director, Colleague & Leader of the Year
December 20, 2024 – Holy Cross Health has named Plantation resident Adrienne Wolfson as Director of the Year, Pompano Beach resident Nancy Snell as Colleague of the Year and Boca Raton resident Carol Katzell as Leader of the Year for 2024.
Director of the Year: Adrienne Wolfson, MSN, BHA, RN, CCRN
Adrienne Wolfson, MSN, BHA, RN, CCRN, Executive Director Nursing Administration, has been named Director of the Year. The Plantation resident has been devoted to the Holy Cross Health ministry for 35 years.
Colleague of the Year: Nancy Snell
During her nearly two decades of working in patient access services at Holy Cross Health, Pompano Beach resident Nancy Snell has been a beacon of compassion, warmth and professionalism.
Leader of the Year: Carol Katzell, RN
Boca Raton resident Carol Katzell, BSN, RN was tapped Leader of the Year. As a respected Patient Safety Officer, her goal is to achieve Zero Harm to Holy Cross Health’s patients, colleagues and community. Over the last 21 years, Katzell has positively contributed to Holy Cross Health by implementing innovative ways to improve patient safety.
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Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecologist Joins Muma Children’s Hospital and Tampa General Hospital’s Women’s Institute
Muma Children’s Hospital and TGH Women’s Institute grow services with the addition of a specialized pediatric and adolescent gynecologist.
December 20, 2024 – Muma Children’s Hospital and Tampa General Hospital’s (TGH) Women’s Institute is strengthening its services for the community with the addition of Dr. Courtney Mascoe, a fellowship-trained specialist in pediatric and adolescent gynecology. Mascoe joins TGH and the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Division of Gynecologic Sub-Specialties.
Mascoe will provide a wide range of services for young women in need of specialized gynecologic care. Mascoe is expertly trained in a broad spectrum of conditions, including vulvar dermatological complaints, abnormal periods, pubertal development, ovarian cysts, menstrual management for medically complex patients as well as reproductive tract anomalies. She also brings clinical experience focused on minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, reproductive endocrinopathies and fertility preservation.
“As TGH and USF Health continue to expand as a leading academic health system in the region, we are honored to have the expertise of Dr. Mascoe to provide these specialized services and grow the resources and support for children and adolescents in the Tampa Bay area,” said Melissa Golombek, vice president of Muma Children’s Hospital at TGH and TGH Women’s Institute.
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Tampa General Hospital Continues Investment in Behavioral Health Through a Partnership to Expand Access to Mental Health Services
A collaboration with evolvedMD integrates licensed mental health providers into Tampa General Medical Group locations to make behavioral health care more convenient and accessible.
December 19, 202 – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) partnered with Scottsdale, Arizona-based evolvedMD, a nationally recognized company that integrates Psychiatric Collaborative Care Management (CoCM) in primary care settings, to expand access to behavioral health services for patients. Tampa General will embed evolvedMD behavioral health providers (licensed social workers and counselors) within select Tampa General Medical Group (TGMG) primary care locations. This primary care-focused, collaborative approach has demonstrated better overall health outcomes and reduced burnout for providers. This collaboration with Tampa General is the first partnership for evolvedMD and an academic health system in Florida.
“There are so many conversations about the need for mental health care, and we believe that it is imperative to use our resources as an academic health system to bring a solution directly to our patients,” said Dr. Karna Patel, vice president, Tampa General Hospital and president, Tampa General Medical Group. “Primary care is at the heart of patient health and wellness. By focusing our efforts in this setting, we are improving the overall care our patients receive, giving our providers the tools they need to address their patients’ health holistically.”
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Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center First Hospital in Northern Palm Beach County to Offer TriClip™ System
New Innovative Treatment Option for People With Tricuspid Regurgitation
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL- December 20, 2024 –Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is the first hospital between Orlando and northern Palm Beach County to perform an Abbott TriClip™ transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER). This is a minimally invasive therapy that treats patients with a leaky tricuspid valve, a condition known as tricuspid regurgitation (TR), without the need for open-heart surgery. TriClip is a first-of-its-kind therapy that repairs the tricuspid valve in patients and is backed by data demonstrating safety, effectiveness and quality-of-life benefits. The procedure was completed by structural cardiologist, Dr. Augusto Villa.
TriClip is delivered to the heart via a catheter inserted through the femoral vein in the leg and works by clipping together a portion of the leaflets of the tricuspid valve to reduce the backflow of blood. Designed specifically for the right side of the heart and the tricuspid valve’s complex anatomy, the innovative TriClip and steerable guiding catheter systems allow physicians to independently grasp and effectively clip leaflets of the tricuspid valve to reduce the regurgitation. This minimally invasive approach allows the heart to pump blood more efficiently and relieve symptoms of TR, which improves the quality of life for patients.
“From being the first hospital in the county to perform open heart surgery, to utilizing some of the latest medical technology, this continues our tradition of specializing in heart treatment,” said Palm Beach Gardens Medial Center CEO, Erik Cazares. “We put patients first, that’s why we are investing in devices like the TriClip, to make sure every patient can have the best opportunity at a positive outcome, so they can get back to doing what they love.”
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Study Uses High-Tech Golf Simulator to Determine How Joint Replacement Surgery Affects Players’ Game
December 19, 2024 – A novel study at HSS Florida, the West Palm Beach location of Hospital for Special Surgery, is utilizing a high-tech golf simulator to evaluate players with arthritis both before and after joint replacement surgery.
The study is recruiting patients with knee, hip or shoulder arthritis to determine how the disease affects club swing and other components of the golf game. Participants will be assessed again following joint replacement and subsequent rehabilitation to determine the effect of surgery on their ability to play golf.
“High-end golf simulators have optically enhanced radar tracking technology that provides a considerable amount of data in terms of golf swing, ball launch and ball flight,” explains Ryan W. Simovitch, MD, director of the shoulder division and co-medical director at HSS Florida, and the study’s principal investigator. “Our simulator employs advanced technology and complex algorithms to deliver a realistic and immersive virtual golf experience.”
The researchers will use the simulator in combination with a highly sophisticated system for motion analysis known as DARI that uses high-speed cameras to capture the golfer’s movements from multiple angles. “We will perform motion analysis of the torso, shoulder, elbow, hip and knee while simultaneously looking at vital information provided by the golf simulator such as ball spin, distance, trajectory and smash factor,” Dr. Simovitch explains.
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HCA Healthcare Names Wendy Warren as Senior Vice President and Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
Kathi Whalen to retire after 27 years of service
NASHVILLE, Tenn.–December 20, 2024 — HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced that Wendy Warren, a more than 10-year veteran of HCA Healthcare, has been appointed senior vice president and chief ethics and compliance officer, effective March 3, 2025. Warren succeeds Kathi Whalen, who is retiring after 27 years with the company.
Warren will lead the company’s ethics, compliance and regulatory department ensuring the company continues the high standards of our code of conduct while supporting colleagues in delivering outstanding patient care.
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Up to $1.6 Million in Funding Available for NSF Tissue Engineering Research Utilizing the ISS National Lab
Solicitation now open for multiple awards supporting space-based tissue engineering and mechanobiology research
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), December 20, 2024 – For the eighth consecutive year, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is funding a solicitation seeking projects that utilize the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory to advance tissue engineering and mechanobiology research. Through this solicitation, NSF will provide up to $1.6 million in total funding for multiple projects.
Microgravity affects organisms—from bacteria to humans, causing changes in gene expression and DNA regulation, altered cellular function and physiology, and 3D aggregation of cells. Research leveraging these effects can drive advances in the modeling of healthy and pathological tissues and organs, disease diagnosis and treatment, regenerative medicine, and many other areas within bioengineering and the biomedical sciences.
Fundamental science is a strategic focus area for the ISS National Lab, and knowledge gained from such studies could have profound impacts on future research and technology development that brings value to our nation and the scientific community. The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space™ (CASIS®), manager of the ISS National Lab, has established powerful multiyear partnerships with government agencies such as NSF to fund fundamental research on the orbiting laboratory. NSF supports transformative research to help drive the U.S. economy, enhance national security, and maintain America’s position as a global leader in innovation.
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HealthCare.gov Breaks New Record with 16.6 Million Consumers Signing Up for Coverage – the Highest Ever for January 1 Coverage
December 20 ,2024 – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is committed to a robust Marketplace Open Enrollment process for consumers so they can easily purchase high-quality, affordable health care coverage. CMS reports that a record 16.6 million1 consumers signed up for plan year 2025 and will receive up to a full year of coverage beginning January 1. Of those consumers, 2 million are new to the Marketplace this year. This represents selections in the 31 states that use HealthCare.gov. Plan selection continues in the 20 state-based Marketplaces, as well. The next national snapshot will be available in early January.
Consumers already enrolled in Marketplace coverage are encouraged to return to the Marketplace and actively renew their coverage. Nearly 7.2 million existing consumers have already returned to the Marketplace to actively keep their current plan or select a new plan for 2025. Building on the historic success of last year, we are on track for a record high number of plan selections for this year’s Open Enrollment.
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HHS Launches Let’s Get Real Campaign to Highlight Facts About Childhood Vaccines and Share Stories from Confident Parents Who Vaccinate Their Kids
The campaign shares balanced information about vaccines and encourages parents to share why they trust vaccines to protect their children.
December 20, 2024 – Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) launched the Let’s Get Real campaign to cut through the noise of misinformation and give parents the balanced information they need about childhood vaccines. The campaign provides verifiable facts so parents can get the information they want to make informed vaccine decisions, and it shares stories from doctors and peers on why most of us rely on vaccines to protect our children. Let’s Get Real also offers tools for health care professionals with pediatric patients.
Vaccines help protect children from diseases, like polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), which used to kill or disable many people. Hib is spread through droplets in the air, through coughs or sneezes, and can cause serious infections in different parts of the body, like the brains and lungs. Hib disease used to be more common in the U.S., but cases have dropped by more than 99% since 1987. Vaccines also help to prevent or lessen the severity of diseases such as whooping cough, which is especially deadly for newborns, and human papillomavirus which millions of Americans, including teens, get every year and can lead to cancer.
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HHS Announces Cost Savings for 64 Prescription Drugs Thanks to the Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program Established by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Lower Cost Prescription Drug Law
Under the Inflation Reduction Act, some people with Medicare will pay less for some Part B drugs because the drug’s price increased faster than the rate of inflation.
December 20, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), today announced that some Medicare enrollees will pay less for 64 drugs available through Medicare Part B. The drugs will have a lowered Part B coinsurance rate from January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025, since drug companies raised prices for each of these 64 drugs faster than the rate of inflation. Over 853,000 people with Medicare use these drugs annually to treat conditions such as cancer, osteoporosis, and substance use disorder. Since April 1, 2023, people with Medicare have seen savings on over 120 drugs thanks to Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program.
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Cleveland Clinic Florida's 7th Annual Best of San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS®) Saturday, January 18, 2025 The Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, Hollywood, Florida You Don’t Want to Miss This Activity
The San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium® (SABCS®) is the premiere breast cancer conference in the U.S. and the world for breast disease. The Symposium aims to achieve a balance of clinical, translational, and basic research, providing a forum for interaction, communication, and education for a broad spectrum of researchers, health professionals, and those with a special interest in breast cancer. The SABCS® is celebrating its 47th anniversary in 2024.
This Official Best of SABCS®, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Florida, reviews the highlights originally presented at SABCS® 2024 in a one-day program. This symposium will provide oncologists and other healthcare professionals with a wide range of information related to new and well-established topics in breast cancer, including, but not limited to: State-of-the-art information on Breast Cancer Surgery and Local Management
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Cancer Alliance Network brings inaugural outdoor yoga fundraiser to Fort Myers
Alliance for the Arts’ expansive lawn to host Jan. 11 event; Naples benefit follows in April
December 17, 2024 – A Southwest Florida nonprofit dedicated to supporting local cancer patients on their healing journeys is bringing its inaugural Fort Myers’ outdoor yoga fundraiser to one of the city’s most expansive green spaces.
The YogaCAN benefit on behalf of the Cancer Alliance Network (CAN) is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 11 at 9 a.m. on the lawn of the Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd. in Fort Myers. Advance registration is available online; same-day registration will also be accepted, starting at 8:30 a.m.
CAN is devoted to providing dignity to local cancer patients and their families in Collier and Lee counties through financial aid, resources and support. Through generous community donations, CAN turns despair into hope by providing a lifeline during a very difficult time.
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Sponsorship opportunities announced for the 32nd Annual Boston Red Sox Celebrity Event Series
Event series kicks off in February to benefit the new Golisano Children’s Hospital Surgery Center
FORT MYERS, Fla. – December 17, 2024 – The 32nd Annual Red Sox Celebrity Classic series is planned in February and March to benefit a planned pediatric surgery center at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida.
Events include:
Boston Tee Party, Feb. 13 at The Forest Country Club and includes an evening of heavy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and spirited auctions. Bidding opportunities include autographed sports and entertainment memorabilia, fine jewelry, and luxurious spa and destination packages.
32nd Annual Celebrity Golf Classic, Feb. 14 at The Forest Country Club includes a big-league golf tourney featuring Boston Red Sox players, major league greats and sports celebrities. On-course contests and an after-tournament dinner add to the excitement.
Dinner on the Diamond, March 5 at JetBlue includes a family friendly event with dinner on the field, Red Sox celebrity appearances, autograph signings, a silent auction with sports memorabilia and other items. VIP packages are available for an MVP experience.
“Thanks to the Boston Red Sox, The Forest Country Club, generous sponsors and event attendees teaming up to support children’s healthcare in Southwest Florida, the event series has raised a grand slam total of $15 million for needs at the hospital since 1993,” said Senior Director at Lee Health Foundation and Tournament Director Katy Martinez. “We look forward to another series going to bat for increased access to care for area children.”
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Registration open for 27th Annual Minnesota Twins Golf Classic
The annual event Feb. 13 supports Lee Health Cancer Institute
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Dec. 20, 2024 – The Minnesota Twins Golf Classic is set to return for its 27th year on Feb. 13, 2025, bringing the community together to raise funds for Lee Health Cancer Institute’s lifesaving programs.
This year’s tournament will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at Topgolf, 2021 Topgolf Way, Fort Myers. Golfers of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate in this annual event featuring a shamble-style tournament, in-game competitions and opportunities to interact with Minnesota Twins celebrities.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Cancer Support Community program at Lee Health Cancer Institute, an initiative inspired by Gilda Radner, the beloved comedian and Saturday Night Live original cast member.
After her ovarian cancer diagnosis in 1986, Gilda found strength in The Wellness Community, a support-focused organization that emphasized the importance of addressing the emotional and social impacts of cancer care. Her experience sparked a movement to ensure no one faces cancer alone, a legacy that continues today as the Cancer Support Community.
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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
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“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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Dec 20 2024- 893,949 Dec 13 2024- 891,804 Dec 06 2024- 890,402
Nov 29 2024- 886,772 Nov 22 2024- 887,032 Nov 15 2024- 885,074
Patients Added Last Week: 2,145 Qualified Ordering Physicians:
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Amount of Medical Marijuana Dispensed - (mgs THC) 394,677,617
Amount of Low-THC Cannabis Dispensed - (mgs CBD ) 105,631
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