Lewis provides update on state medical cannabis efforts | Local News

Shelby Lewis, executive policy advisor with the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program, made an appearance during the Green River Area Development District (GRADD) board of directors’ July meeting to discuss the latest medical cannabis laws and regulations in Kentucky.

“Our mission is to ensure that Kentuckians that are suffering from serious medical conditions have safe, affordable access to medical cannabis,” she said. “It’s a healthcare necessity to Kentuckians with cancer, MS (multiple sclerosis), epilepsy, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and other serious conditions,” Lewis said, “and our program has taken great priority in patient safety, access and affordability.”

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