Ohio Cannabis Health Summit

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Introduction to Medical Cannabis

People have been legally obtaining medical cannabis in Ohio since January, when the first state-licensed dispensaries opened. There are 21 medical conditions that can qualify a patient for medical marijuana – including cancer, ptsd, multiple sclerosis, chronic and severe or intractable pain. Dr. Dvora Nelson will discuss medical cannabis, CBD, and the medical cannabis card process.

➢ Dr. Dvora Nelson, MD and Owner of Lakewood Medical Clinic

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Patient & Caregiver Panel

This panel takes a look at the benefits of being a medical cannabis patient and the roles that caregivers play. Panelists will talk about various products and services.

➢ Standard Wellness – Hope Seavers, Community Engagement Coordinator
➢ American Cannabis Nurse Association – Arleen Crider, Regional Director
➢ Compassionate Alternatives – Emilie Ramach, Founder & CEO

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Informed Consumption for medical cannabis patients

There’s great interest in the use of medical cannabis as either a replacement for certain pre-scriptions, or as an exit ramp from chronic opiate use. Informed Consumption for Ohio medical marijuana patients represents the need to know exactly what they are taking, in order to evalu-ate its therapeutic value.

While general consensus is that there is a lack of research on the efficacy of medical cannabis products for chronic pain and opiate use disorder, there is actually quite a strong body of scien-tific research on the topic. This session will explore this research, provide helpful and applicable information for patients looking to use cannabis in this way and will allow for patients to ask specific questions regarding their use and replacing opiates with medical cannabis.

➢ Dr. Jonathon Cachet, PhD
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Law Panel

This panel looks at the medical cannabis bill, legislation and regulations in Ohio. Panelists will talk about compliance for employers and employees, social justice and decriminalization, as well as the future of the Ohio Cannabis program.

➢ Senator Kenny Yuko
➢ State Representative – Juanita Brent
➢ Attorney – Jazmyn Stover, Brittany Brantley
➢ Ohio Cannabis Chamber of Commerce, Cannabis Safety First – Tim Johnson, Founding Member

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Everything you need to know about edibles

Cannabis edible – also known as a cannabis-infused food or simply an edible – is a food that con-tains cannabinoids, especially THC. L.A. Dawson, founder of Ediybles, a woman-owned North-east Ohio business, aimed at empowering do-it-yourself cannabis bakers to make safe and ef-fective edibles at home, will share her experiences about why she started the business. The company, which offers equipment and mix kits, focuses on safety and responsible consumption.
➢Ediybles – L.A Dawson, Founder & CEO

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Business Panel

The legalized cannabis and hemp industries are rapidly emerging markets in the U.S. which could approach $17 billion in 2019, according to analysts. That means economic opportunities for investors, entrepreneurs and business owners, inside and outside these spaces. This panel gives a glimpse at the application process for a medical marijuana business and challenges of building and running a dispensary or cultivation site. Panelists will talk about opportunities for investing in cannabis and ancillary markets, as well as jobs in this new fast-growing industry.

Moderator : Marcia Pledger – Business Journalist and Content Creator
➢ Cleveland School of Cannabis – Kevin Greene, VP of Recruiting
➢ Standard Wellness – Erik Vaughan, CEO
➢ Strive Wellness Ohio, Harvest Foundation – Donnie Burton, CEO & Larry Lemons, COO
➢ Horticulture, Master Grower – Angel Cruz

5:45 PM
Closing Remarks
➢ Lenny Berry, Owner of Lakewood Medical Clinic and Maple Heights Medical Clinic