Author: Dorron Blumberg

2019 was a pretty big year for cannabis in the state of Florida. Smoking medical marijuana became law. A hemp program was introduced. The state also hired a cannabis czar to oversee the cannabis program. 

Jennifer Agostino is part of the case management team at Good Samaritan Medical Center. Agostino has been working at the hospital for nearly a year, however, she has worked to earn praise from her team. The Director of Case Management at the hospital says Agostino is an asset to the department, and her work ethic is “amazing.”

On Aug. 26, 2020, the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) granted permission for licensed medical marijuana dispensaries to produce THC-infused edible products, including lozenges, gelatins, baked goods, chocolates and drink powders. Seven days later, Trulieve Cannabis Corp., Florida’s largest medical marijuana company, began selling edible products in its dispensaries.

Congratulations for surviving the first half of a year into a global pandemic. Have you tracked your business’ steps since the idea of a “lock-down” first circulated? Since you made it thus far and others did not, consider that you prioritized obligations. Prioritizing obligations is THE critical step all business owners can take to ensure survival through the chapter.

Claudia Cardona is a registered nurse in case management at Palmetto General Hospital. She joined Palmetto General Hospital in July of 2012. She became a nurse in 2005. Claudia ensures quality of care for patients and makes sure they have a safe and expedited discharge. She communicates daily with physicians.