Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine to host free community education event: Medical Marijuana in Pennsylvania

SCRANTON – As part of its ongoing series of community health education programs, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine will host “Medical Marijuana in Pennsylvania” on Thursday, July 27, at 5:30 p.m. at the school’s Medical Sciences Building at 525 Pine St.
This session will cover: 
•       Evidence for benefits of medical marijuana use
•       The risks of medical marijuana use
•       How physicians certify patients for medical marijuana use
Victor O. Kolade, MD, MS, clinical professor of medicine, will discuss the latest research on medical marijuana and explore data regarding its efficacy for certain health conditions. There will also be time for questions.
Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Kolade is an internist at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.
To register visit go.geisinger.edu/communityedseries.
Continuing education credits (CEUs) are available.

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