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Dispensary Highlight: Alternative Compassion Services, Inc.
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Tonight, we will be highlighting Alternative Compassion Services, Inc. Being locally owned and operating in Bridgewater, and delivering to the 6 nearby counties, ACS was founded on the principles of product quality, company transparency and outstanding customer service to medical cannabis patients across Massachusetts.
Dr. Caplan will be joined by their Community Outreach Coordinator, Diane Pelletier. |
Dispensary Highlight: Curaleaf
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Our next webinar will be with Curaleaf, a national brand with medical dispensaries in Hanover and Oxford as well as an adult use dispensary in Ware and Provincetown.
Dr. Caplan will be joined by Curaleaf team members for a deep-dive on what makes their brand special, including a walk-through on their patient visit experience and even a sneak-peek of their grow rooms at their production facility! |
Doctor Discussions with Dr. Tom Folan, MD
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Join Dr. Caplan as he sits down with Board-Certified Radiologist & practicing Cannabis Specialist, Dr. Tom Folan, MD. In addition to being a diplomate of the American Board of Radiology (ABR), Dr. Folan is also a member of the Association of Cannabis Specialists (ACS) and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM).
Together, these two will be discussing the current state of medical cannabis in New York and Massachusetts, along with cannabis' relation to treatment for neurodegenerative diseases. Join us for an evening of interesting conversation and as always there will be a live Q+A with the doctor's throughout the call. |
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Health & Wellness 2021 Spring Show
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NEW DATE: Sunday, April 11, 2021
10am - 3pm at the Westin Hotel in Waltham Click the image for 2 FREE ADMISSION PASSES |
PAST EVENTS
Dispensary Highlight: NETA
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Our first Dispensary Highlight webinar will be with New England Treatment Access, known at NETA, which has two locations (Brookline and Northampton) and now offers delivery to select areas in Massachusetts. NETA provides personalized care and some of the best in the art and science of medical cannabis.
Dr. Caplan will be joined by their Director of Patient Services, Community Outreach Coordinator and the Manager of Delivery Services. |
October Fireside Chat: Cannabis and Breast Cancer
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In our fireside chat this month, Dr. Caplan will review the available scientific literature that has explored the interaction between cannabis products and breast cancer. The discussion will cover how cancer may impact the endocannabinoid system and what new discoveries have been made in the research of breast cancer treatment.
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Doctor Discussions with Dr. Eric Exelbert, MD
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Join Dr. Caplan as he sits down with Dr. Eric Exelbert for a discussion about the unique perspective that these physicians have on pediatric medical cannabis care. Currently working in Florida, Dr Exelbert is a board-certified pediatrician who works in pediatric intensive care as well as an expert in the pediatric use of medical cannabis.
Thursday, Sept. 24 @ 7:30pm |
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Doctor Discussions with Dr. Peter Grinspoon, MD
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Join Dr. Caplan as he sits down with Dr. Peter Grinspoon to have a candid discussion about the current state of medical cannabis including patient experience reports and a unique perspective on how medical cannabis can be a positive treatment for opioid addiction, a topic that Dr. Grinspoon can personally speak on with poise and expertise. Dr Grinspoon is a 25-year veteran at Harvard, a trained and employed primary care physician and cannabis specialist.
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Cannabis and Stress
Whether mental or physical, many of us are under new stresses lately. Thankfully, cannabis has been shown to help alleviate stress in it's many forms. Our September Fireside Chat with Dr. Caplan will highlight how stress can affect the body and the different ways that cannabis may be able to help.
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CBD and The Endocannabinoid System - Dr. Caplan's lecture presented by Brookline Adult & Community Education
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With an ever-increasing amount of research linking cannabis to positive treatment outcomes, you might be curious. What is CBD? How does the endocannabinoid system work? Join Dr. Caplan as he shares insights from some of the latest cannabis research and discusses how cannabis and especially the cannabinoid, CBD, are used to treat common health concerns.
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Cannabis and Sleep
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Modern life is waking up to a push back to "business as usual," yet still stuck beneath looming risks of COVID. With the return to school, return to work, and a rushed return to a new normal, it's now especially important to take a serious look at effective sleep hygiene.
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Cannabis During Coronavirus - a conversation with a medical cannabis doctor
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With the current coronavirus impacting practically every aspect of our patients' lives, we used July's chat to help offer some guidance around medical cannabis and it's affects on patient well-being during these times.
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Life With Cannabis: A Doctor, A Rabbi and Getting Your Medical Card
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Next Thursday, July 16th at 7pm, we are reconnecting with Liberty Cannabis and their industry expert Rabbi James Kahn.
This virtual Q&A will address the medical benefits of cannabis, together with a candid exchange around the apprehension of many first-time patients. With TeleMedicine and tax breaks, it's easier than ever to get your medical card and this event will explain exactly how. This event is open to ALL who are interested, not just patients! |
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Live Q+A with SIRA Naturals
As part of our commitment to education, CED Clinic is continuing our Live Q+A series with local dispensaries. This month, Dr.Caplan will be joined by team members from Sira Naturals; Andrew Sharp (Sr. Marketing Manager), Sarah Martine (Retail Training Manager) and Jimmy Long (Jimmy's Choice) We will be discussing Sira's patient programs, how to obtain a medical card, and answering any other questions you may have about the MA Medical Program, CED Clinic and Sira Naturals! |
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Life With Cannabis: A Doctor, A Rabbi and Getting Your Medical Card
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Dr. Caplan and Rabbi James Kahn from Holistic Industries went going LIVE for a virtual town-hall event on Thursday, April 30th at 8pm.
This virtual Q&A addressed the medical benefits of cannabis, together with a candid exchange around the apprehension of many first-time patients. |
Cannabis for Stress Management with UMass Amherst Cannabis Reform Coalition
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Lilly and Jenna from CED Clinic ran a guided conversation-based presentation regarding Cannabis for stress-management. It was great to meet students who were interested in how cannabis could be used as medicine in all it's different forms.
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The Clinician Is IN - Galentine's Day at CommCan
Lilly, Callie and Julie from CED Clinic had a great day with Anna from Commcan.
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This past February, our team joined CommCan at their Millis dispensary to hand out sweet treats and information about the state's medical card program.
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You're never too old for a valentine!
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Share your Story!
This meet-up was for those who were interested in connecting with other patients to share the things they've learned on cannabis journey. This was also a great opportunity those the canna-curious to meet the CED Clinic team and have their questions answered! |
Dr. Caplan and Julie Battel lead the group in conversation about new products on the market, concerns about the ever-changing regulations and overall canna-basics for those who are new to cannabis.
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Cannabis 101 & Terpenes at the Amherst Senior Center
Caitlin Bernhard, NP lead a presentation at the Amherst Senior Center that focused on basic cannabis plant knowledge, different methods of consumption, potential medication interactions and helpful tips for navigating the menus at a dispensary.
Caitlin Bernhard, NP lead a presentation at the Amherst Senior Center that focused on basic cannabis plant knowledge, different methods of consumption, potential medication interactions and helpful tips for navigating the menus at a dispensary.