Changes | Explore Updates to the MMJ Program

Join the MPAA as we explore the recent updates to the medical marijuana program as we enjoy some delicious food brought to us by some local dispensary chefs. Access events are free to attend and engage the best patient focused content with some of the most creative culinary creations and refreshments found in the Commonwealth. After a long fought battle, the Department of Public Health finally engaged the regulatory adjustment promised for the medical marijuana program. These regulatory changes were finalized in December of 2017. Some of the changes include an insitutional caregiver program, certified nurse practioners being able to recommend medical marijuana, easier pediatric access, prices being listed online, and much more. Have questions about the recent updated medical marijuana regulations? Are you interested in becoming a medical marijuana patient? Do you have a family member or spouse who may benefit from using medical marijuana for their debilitating condition? We will answer these questions and anymore you may have at Changes. This will not be your typical medical marijuana program overview event. Beyond the delicious food and accurate information we will give everyone an opportunity to take direct action at both the state and national level to protect medical marijuana patients. Now is the time for all patients to come together and stand against those who would take our medicine away from us. Space will be limited for this event so RSVP early. Speakers and sponsors will be announced shortly. Event FAQ What is the Massachusetts Patient Advocacy Alliance? Massachusetts Patient Advocacy Alliance represents the coalition of patients, providers and organizations that worked together to pass the ballot measure Question 3 in 2012 to legalize medical marijuana and establish a safely regulated medical marijuana program throughout the Commonwealth. MPAA is the primary stakeholder regarding the implementation of the Massachusetts medical marijuana program and we work with our base of over 15,000 supporters to impact safe access through educational endeavors and direct advocacy in cities and towns across MA. http://www.compassionforpatients.com/ Will there be medical marijuana at this event? No. This is a non-consumption event. No medical marijuana is allowed to be consumed, exchanged, procured, or viewable by attendees of the event. Please focus on networking and making lasting relationships with other attendees. Is this event open to the public? Yes this event is free to attend for anyone interested in learning about the medical marijuana program in Massachusetts and enjoy some networking. Who Attends? We welcome everyone to attend interested in learning about cannabis as medicine, where to access medical marijuana, and how individuals and family members can help their loved ones access medical cannabis. What are my transportation/parking options? There is an underground parking garage accessible in Post Office Square in Boston. If you need to carpool let us know by contacting [email protected]. The venue is easily accessible by public transportation because of it is close to everything in downtown Boston. Why should I attend? We encourage everyone to attend who thinks they might be a candidate for medical marijuana or their loved one might benefit from cannabis. Information is power and learning about medical cannabis and its benefits can lead to positive outcomes in many instances for patients suffering from a wide range of debilitating conditions. How can I get the most from this event? This is a combined educational and networking event so bring your business card or some other means to stay in contact with the people you meet. Instagram / Twitter / Facebook Tips One of the best ways to connect with fellow participants at our events is to use common hashtags when tweeting, facebooking, or instagramming about the event. Don't forget to take photos and share them with everyone using the hastags below. #MassPatients #RememberSafeAccess #SafeAccessNow #MMJFirst #MAPatients About CIC Boston at 50 Milk St. "In the midst of the tech boom in Kendall Square, CIC founder, Tim Rowe faced a new reality: the innovation district he’d set out to build in Cambridge was flourishing. It was time to spread CIC’s innovation model to cities across the globe. Our team didn’t have to look far. Across the river, Boston’s financial district was still reeling from the 2008 financial crisis and was in need of a revival. CIC Boston was our response. In April 2014, we opened our doors and started to build what is now ten floors of event venues, industry specialized communities, and dynamic work spaces. Right off the subway and ten minutes from the airport, CIC Boston serves as a centralized hub for entrepreneurs within the Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Chinatown, or North End neighborhoods." - https://cic.com/boston/ Legal Disclaimer Views or opinions expressed by speakers or sponsors at our local Massachusetts Patient Advocacy Alliance (MPAA) educational events do not necessarily express the opinion or views of the MPAA organization or MPAA Foundation and we do not take responsibility for the views expressed or the actions of speakers or sponsors at our local events. The MPAA does not distribute or consume cannabis in any form at our events.