The cards, which are issued through the Office of Compassionate Use, are part of regulations passed by the Florida Legislature last year. Department of Health spokeswoman Mara Gambinieri says the rule became effective Feb. 19. To apply for a card, a patient must be a Florida resident and qualify to receive medical marijuana.
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Brogan: All women deserve access to cancer screenings
… our life would likely never be the same. As difficult as it was to hear those words, we were fortunate because our health insurance provided her with access to a mammogram. That screening gave her a fighting chance to beat the disease. But because …
Flu shots urged
Cooler weather and shorter days mark the transition from fall to winter and it’s also a sign that flu season is here. The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County urges Floridians to prevent getting seasonal flu and spreading it to others by getting the flu vaccine.
What to know as Amendment 2 goes into effect on Tuesday
… seen until a new set of rules are adopted and implemented by the Florida Legislature and the Department of Health. “I think the expectations for most people is it is going to be a free-for-all, and all people have to do is get their cards to receive …