Medical Marijuana Health Program Slated To Open In New York

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New York's state Department of Health is now allowing New York-based Americans to gain access to its recently approved medical marijuana program which is set to be launched at the start of next year.

To facilitate and ease the process of registration for eligible enrollees, the local health agency also set up a corresponding online system.

The program came about after the state legislature legalized the establishment of such program but included some important pre-requisites for would-be enrollees such as getting a health department certification from a duly-registered physician before applying for state registry identification card.

According to NY Daily News, the state-approved medical marijuana program covers medical conditions such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, epilepsy, Parkinson's and Huntington diseases, sclerosis, and even spinal cord injuries.

"The launch of the state's Medical Marijuana Patient Certification and Registration System marks the achievement of another milestone toward providing relief to all New...

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