RIPAC E-News
April 2010 Edition
RI Patient Advocacy Coalition
April 2010 Edition
RI Patient Advocacy Coalition
Welcome to the monthly newsletter of the RI Patient Advocacy Coalition (RIPAC), the medical marijuana community of Rhode Island! Visit our website, www.RIpatients.org.
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In this issue:
1. THE SIXTH NATIONAL CLINICAL CANNABIS CONFERENCE STARTS THURSDAY IN WARWICK
2. IMPACT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S RELEASE OF PHYSICIAN INFO
3. TREATING YOURSELF MAGAZINE IS LOOKING FOR SUBMISSIONS
4. TIPS FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
5. RIPAC OFFERS PATIENT AND CAREGIVER ORIENTATIONS
6. APRIL PATIENT AND COMMUNITY MEETINGS
1. THE SIXTH NATIONAL CLINICAL CANNABIS CONFERENCE STARTS THURSDAY IN WARWICK
- It is an honor be co-hosting this important conference. We have an extraordinary opportunity to hear the latest research findings firsthand. While we would appreciate it if you would register in advance, you may also register at the conference. Click here for registration info.
- In a stunning reversal of policy, the RI Dept of Health determined that the identities of practitioners who sign patients’ applications are no longer confidential and released the identities of the physicians to the Providence Journal last month.
- RIPAC needs your help in assessing the impact of the Department’s reversal. While we are aware that some physicians have recently signed applications for the first time, we understand that other physicians are no longer signing renewals because of the recent publicity. Please let us know if your physician won’t sign your renewal because of the change.
- Are you a writer? Treating Yourself magazine is looking for submissions from Rhode Island patients and caregivers. For more info visit Treatingyourself.com.
- Don’t procrastinate when you receive your license renewal application in the mail. Make an appointment with your physician as soon as possible. If there is a problem and your physician will not sign your renewal, please call the RIPAC office and we will do our best to help you find a solution.
- Are you a newly licensed medical marijuana patient or caregiver? Schedule a RIPAC Orientation.
- A RIPAC Patient Orientation is a one-on-one meeting with a RIPAC staff member or volunteer to explain the Medical Marijuana Act and answer questions. Patients get advice on choosing and interviewing caregivers. Contact RIPAC and request a Patient Orientation.
- A RIPAC Caregiver Orientation is a one-on-one meeting with a RIPAC staff member or volunteer to explain the Medical Marijuana Act and answer questions. We encourage patients to ask would-be caregivers whether they've attended an orientation. Contact RIPAC and request a Caregiver Orientation.
- Community Meeting: 6:30-8:00pm Tuesday, April 13th will be our open Community Meeting for patients, caregivers, advocates, and anyone else interested in learning more about medical marijuana.Please note that this month’s Community Meeting will be at 145 Wayland Ave in Providence at the RIPAC office.
- Patient Meeting: 7:00-8:30pm Tuesday, April 27 will be our Patient Meeting for licensed patients and their caregivers only. Caregivers are welcome at the invitation of their patients; patients should call to inform us if their caregivers are invited. Call us at 861-1601.
- Regional Meetings: Only patients living in South County are welcome at the South County Regional Meeting from 7:00-8:30pm Thursday, April 15. The Newport County Regional Meetings are in Middletown on the first Tuesday of the month from 6:30 to 8:30. The next one will be held on May 4. Patients from Tiverton and Little Compton are also invited. Call us for directions to the at 861-1601. The East Bay Regional Meeting is discontinued temporarily. Caregivers are welcome at regional meetings when accompanied by their registered patients(s).
Wishing you a happy and healthy month,
RIPAC
www.RIpatients.org
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