Department of Health Highlights Medical Marijuana Program Following Quarterly Board Meeting
05/18/2021
Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Health today highlighted the state’s medical marijuana program following the quarterly Medical Marijuana Advisory Board Meeting. The Medical Marijuana Advisory Board works to ensure that Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program provides patients with access to the latest treatments and meets to discuss patient care, patient safety and new, high-quality research methods.
“It is clear that the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program is among the most successful programs across the country thanks to the support and guidance from patients, caregivers and board members who offer guidance to best support those with serious medical conditions,” Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam said. “With this ongoing guidance, we continue to make improvements to the program to ensure Pennsylvanians have seamless access to medicine, even during the COVI
Updated: 10:09 AM EST December 21, 2020
The Wolf Administration today urged Pennsylvanians to prepare for the health impacts that winter weather and extreme cold temperatures can have on their bodies.
“Today is the first day of winter, and Pennsylvanians have already seen temperatures below freezing and measurable snow fall,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said. “As the weather trends colder and we move to more indoor activities, we can expect an increase in the number of people with respiratory illnesses. Historically, we see increased cases of the flu in the winter, but this year, we remain concerned about the continued increase of COVID-19 cases.”