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“There will be three congruent ses-
ago and was given a bleak prognosis. sions going on at the same time, so
Giles ‘pushed’ her into trying medical there’s something for everyone, whether
cannabis with positive results. their interest lies in business and regula-
“She dragged me into it kicking and tions, growing and licensing, medical
screaming, but now I’m off eight of my issues or marketing,” she added.
nine medicines, and I’ve been seizure Attendees can purchase all-access tick-
free for almost two years,” said Yarnell. ets for all three days of the show, and
“I’ve gone from being hospitalized every there are also special $15 tickets for
three months to a quality of life I’ve not members of the public who want to
had for 15 years.” attend Patient Day, Friday, Feb. 22, to
The women have chosen to give back hear presentations by two physicians, a
by educating the public about the prod- retired judge and a dispensary owner
uct’s benefits. To this end, the conference from 2-6 p.m., as well as attend a
hosts speakers who not only share their Veterans’ Panel. The Exhibit Hall will
stories, but provide information that also be open during that time for people
may be new to the audience. to visit with dispensaries and learn about
“It’s a large industry, but it’s close-knit, new products.
so these types of events tend to bring in For those curious about what’s hap-
the same presenters,” said Giles. “We try pening on the political front, U.S.
to find companies and speakers who are Congressman Matt Gaetz, Speaker of the
not typically at cannabis expos; that’s House and Incoming Speaker State Rep.
what makes us unique.” Bob Rommel and Gov. Ron DeSantis will
Every medical marijuana-related sub- present a legislative panel on Saturday,
ject is covered at the expo, from pain Feb. 23. A VIP dinner will take place on
management, to dosing and case stud- Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. with the gov-
ies, to PTSD, to pediatrics and end-of- ernor and his team; dinner will require a
life care. “Attendees can earn CMEs and separate ticket.
CEUs, which is important for those
nurses and other clinicians who want to To learn more about the Florida Medical
learn more about medical marijuana,” Cannabis Conference or to register, visit
said Giles, adding that because patients www.flmedicannabis.com. Special savings
don’t need a physicians’ referral, nurses are also being offered on rooms at the
can also educate them about the prod- Orlando Marriott World Space Center for
uct’s benefits. FMCC participants.
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