Ask the Experts
Medical Marijuana Questions and Answersthe webinar
Thank you to everyone who attended our Webinar on Ask the Experts: Medical Marijuana Questions and Answers.
Your questions and comments during the live Q&A helped to make a great source of information for the next person seeking treatment.
Our Speakers featured in this webinar were:
- Marc Matoza with Marijuana Med Today
- Amy Green RN and Dr. Michelle Beasley with MMTC of Florida
- Emily Waxman and Marley French with Surterra Wellness
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Materials from the Webinar
- View the slides from the live presentation
- How CBD Oil Affects Chronic Pain and Inflammation with Thomas DeLauer
- Weed (Parts 1-4) with Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Overview:
- PATIENT INFORMATION BROCHURE
- MMTCFL Chronic Conditions Resources
meet our speakers
Marc Matoza, Series Host
President and Founder, Marijuana Med Today
Marc Matoza is a medical cannabis enthusiast and research professional who was instrumental in founding MarijuanaAware education events. He’s been speaking at these seminars and webinars since the very first in June 2017 and is key in coordinating sponsors and speakers for each series.
Dr. Michelle Beasley
Medical Director, Physician Partner, MMTC of Florida
Dr. Michelle Beasley is a North Florida medical marijuana doctor, and the first medical doctor in Pensacola to accept new patients for treatment with medical marijuana. Currently she is most commonly treating patients with cancer, muscle spasms, and seizures, but is qualified and specially trained to work with patients with other conditions. Dr. Beasley has a background as a practicing pediatrician.
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A graduate of the University of West Florida, Dr. Michelle Beasley is the first medical doctor in Pensacola to accept new patients for treatment with medical marijuana. Currently she is most commonly treating patients with cancer, muscle spasms, and seizures, but is qualified and specially trained to work with patients with other conditions. Dr. Beasley has a background as a practicing pediatrician. Dr. Beasley brought her previous medical marijuana practice under the MMTC umbrella and now oversees our Pensacola and Fort Walton medical marijuana clinics.
Amy Green, RN BSN
Patient Educator, Medical Marijuana Treatment Clinics of Florida
Amy Green is a US Navy veteran, a former volunteer firefighter and EMT, a Registered Nurse, and completed a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with a focus on patient education and vulnerable populations. She is passionate about providing personalized cannabis education for medical marijuana patients and staff.
Read more about Amy Green, RN
Amy Green works collaboratively with the doctors and practitioners of MMTC to provide quality cannabis education to patients and staff. Amy also oversees the B-12 Wellness program within MMTC. She is a US Navy veteran, serving five years of active duty as a Master at Arms. After the military, she sought ways to serve her community, including being a volunteer firefighter and EMT.
She then utilized those skills to complete a nursing degree in 2014 and has been practicing as a Registered Nurse in Florida since then. Amy has worked in the medical marijuana industry as a patient educator for a major multi-state cannabis company. Currently, she provides 1-on-1 education for all new patients that come through The Villages office at MMTC.
Amy is passionate about providing personalized cannabis education for her patients and their families and is a go-to resource for new and experienced medical marijuana patients. She completed a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, focusing on patient education and vulnerable populations.
Marley French
Store Manager, Surterra Wellness
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Emily Waxman
Community Outreach Coordinator, Surterra Wellness
With over 10 years of experience in the cannabis industry, I have dedicated my career to expanding patient access and building meaningful partnerships within the medical cannabis space.
Read more about Emily Waxman
Cannachats Recommended Reading
Additional Resources
Cannabis and Pain: A Clinical Review (2017)
Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research. Vol 2.1, DOI: 10.1089/can.2017.0017. Hill, K.P., Palastro, M.D., Johnson B., & Ditre, J.
Florida Medical Marijuana Patient Application
Click to Download from the Office of Medical Marijuana Use
Backes, M. Weil, A. McCue, J.D.
What is Delta 8 THC? the LEAF online Harola Camaya March 2, 2021
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Cannabinoids Research
- Can Cannabinoids Help In Combatting Viral Infections?
Health/Wellness Southwest May 4, 2020 - What is Delta 8 THC? the LEAF online Harola Camaya March 2, 2021
- Entourage Effect – CBD and Synergies with Other Cannabinoids Earth Seedlings Blog
- What are Cannabinoids? Very Well Health by Adrienne Dellwo
- LIST OF CANNABINOIDS NEW PHASE BLENDS
Medical Marijuana Card Information
- How to Change Medical Marijuana Doctors in Florida for Your Renewal MMTC of Florida
- Patient Information Brochure, a comprehensive guide for patients MMTC of Florida
- Office of Medical Marijuana Use Know The Facts MMJ
Additional Education
- Oregon State research shows hemp compounds prevent coronavirus from entering human cells, Oregon State University Blog Newsroom Jan 10, 2022
- Cannabis 101 with Leafly
- CannaMD: Medical Marijuana Studies