Employee Spotlight: Sophia
Meet Sophia, one our of bubbly & talented dispensary technicians. One of her favorite things about working in the cannabis industry is the shared love of Mary Jane, but when she isn’t working, she is likely to be watching Family Guy and taking naps with her puppy! Read on to see our interview with Sophia:
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World IBD Day
More than 10 million people worldwide live with Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative colitis, which can be classified as Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. May 19th is nationally recognized as a day of awareness for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. IBD, as the name implies, is characterized by inflammation in the GI tract, but the location, symptoms, and severity all
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Terpene of the Month: Terpinolene
Terpinolene is a terpene known for its complex aroma. Rather than having a distinct scent, it is made up of multiple herbaceous scents that come across as piney, floral, pungent, and occasionally sweet or citrus-like. Due to its fresh and pleasant smell, it can often be found in soaps and perfumes. It can be found
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Employee Spotlight: Dan
Meet Dan and his furry sidekick, Charlie! Patient turned employee, Dan joined the cannabis industry because he loved coming to Keystone Shops so much! Since joining our team, he has expanded his cannabis knowledge and learned about terpenes, cannabinoids, and more.Now, as a member of the industry, he says his favorite part about the MMJ
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Melanoma Monday
Founded by the American Academy of Dermatology in 1984, Melanoma Monday falls on the first Monday of May each year. It is set aside as a day to raise national awareness about Melanoma, one of the most aggressive forms of skin cancer. Melanomas, which are mole-like tumors of melanin-forming cells, can develop on the skin,
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GP Spotlight: Grassroots
Name: Grassroots Located: Chambersburg, PA Founded: 2016 Operating in: Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Ohio, North Dakota Contact: info@grassrootscannabis.comI Grassroots is a vertically integrated Grower/Processor in PA, with over 30 licenses across 7 states! Within PA, Grassroots grow operation is located in Chambersburg and their dispensaries, named Herbology, can be found across the state. In total,
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Employee Spotlight: James
Have you met James? He is our Inventory Manager at King of Prussia! For the past year, he has been a part of our team, where he loves educating patients on products. One of his favorite things about the MMJ community is how everyone groups together in order to learn more about marijuana and healthcare.
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Parkinson’s Awareness Month
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive neurological disorder in which nerve cells located in the midbrain begin to break down or die. This affects movements, often leading to tremor, stiffness, chronic pain, and more. Due to its progressive nature, symptoms start gradually and worsen over time. There is no cure
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Oil Extraction Methods: LLR vs CO2 vs Distillate
When it comes to vape cartridges, there is a reason these are some of the most popular items for medicating. Vaping is easy to dose, portable, and simple to use. Little upkeep is needed to keep a pen and battery ready to go at all times. Cartridges are easy to replace and batteries are rechargeable.
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Grower/Processor Spotlight: Vireo Health
Name: Vireo Health Located: New York Founded: 2015 Operating in: Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Rhode Island, Arizona, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Mexico and Puerto Rico HQ: Scantron, PA Contact: support.ny@vireohealth.zendesk.com About: Vireo Health is a physician-led organization who believes in formulating medical products using the highest-quality scientific methods. Dr. Kyle Kingsley, Founder & CEO
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Terpene of the Month: Caryophyllene
Caryophyllene and beta-caryophyllene are best known for their sharp bite and spicy black pepper aroma. Unsurprisingly, this terpene can also be found in black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and aromatic spices like oregano, basil, and rosemary. There are many benefits to this terpene, including anti-bacterial, antifungal, and antiseptic properties. It also has very powerful anti-inflammatory properties
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Employee Spotlight: Austin
Meet Austin, our dispensary technician! On or off the clock, he loves being a part of the medical marijuana community due to the sense of acceptance and belonging he receives. Within the cannabis industry, Austin loves learning new things about medical marijuana every day. His personal favorite strain is Lemon Cookies, although he generally prefers
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