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Update on Cannabis Oil Controversy at Memorial Hospital

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Submitted by Marijuana News on Tue, 06/16/2015 - 08:26

An update on the cannabis oil controversy at Memorial Hospital. An eight year-old Monument girl will not be able to take it when she's at the hospital later this week.

11 News Reporter Katie Pelton first told you about the story over the weekend. She talked to the family again Monday.

Cora has a rare condition and takes cannabis oil twice a day as part of her daily regimen. But come Wednesday, she won't be able to take it while she's at Memorial Hospital undergoing surgery.

Cora's mother, Alicia Stier, tells 11 News she's frustrated with the hospital's decision. They told her Monday evening, Cora can't use cannabis oil during her stay Wednesday. They also said she could postpone the appointment to a later date.

"To postpone the surgery is not necessarily in her best interest and patients should come before policy," said Stier.

The board of directors met Monday...

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