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Medical Cannabis Patients Lack Workplace Protections

October 20, 2022 Carma Henry 0

     Regardless of the medical benefit to an employee, an employee may be at risk of loss of employment. For example, although the use of medical marijuana for chronic pain improves an employee’s ability to do their job, an employer with a strict drug-free workplace rule may have no choice but to terminate that worker for violating company policy. […]

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Oct. 19 Webinar: How Black Men Can Prevent Stroke & Dementia Later in Life

October 19, 2022 Carma Henry 0

       The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), together with Morehouse College, will host a webinar on this important health topic. During “How Black Men Can Prevent Stroke & Dementia Later in Life: An Open Dialogue with Alumni & Students,” NINDS and Morehouse College will discuss the link between blood pressure, stroke, and dementia and the higher risks for Black men ages 28-45. The virtual event, which is free and open to the public, will also feature personal stories from alumni, helpful resources from the NINDS’ Mind Your Risks® campaign, and provide an opportunity to ask questions and engage with experts. […]