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More Medical Marijuana Licenses Will Increase Access

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Tallahassee, Fla.— The Florida Department of Health is committed to ensuring qualified patients have safe, reliable access to low-THC cannabis and medical marijuana. In an effort to continue to expand availability of this treatment, the department will accept applications for registration as a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center (MMTC) through a new rule. This new rule addresses the Pigford Class License and the four additional licenses available upon reaching 100,000 patients, as outlined by the Florida Legislature in 2017.
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Nothing puts a damper on your outdoor fun like a bug bite. That’s why it’s important for you to prevent tick and mosquito bites before they happen. Follow these recommended prevention tips from The Centers of Disease Control (CDC) before you enjoy the great outdoors.

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We would like to invite all Santa Rosa and Escambia County residents to take the 2018 Community Health Survey, part of the community health needs assessment conducted by the Live Well Partnership for a Healthy Community. Information collected in the survey will be used to develop the next Community Health Improvement Plan.

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