“We offer a service that allows Canadians in remote areas of our country as well as large cities to have access to our compassionate doctors,” said Shannon Murray-O’Neill, office manager and marketing director. “We will educate and facilitate our patients in the use of medical marijuana as a safe and effective treatment for their medical conditions.”
Ideally, Hands said they’d like their clinic to be a one-stop shop for patients in rural communities.
“While we do offer a physical clinic for people to visit, those from across Canada can apply for their MMPR access card from the comfort of their homes, through Medi-Green by visiting our website,” said Murray-O’Neill.
Nurse practitioner Michael Bingley, who works at the Lanark Community Health Centre, Smiths Falls, is a proponent of the clinic.
“It’s the upstream approach that I’m attracted to,” he said. “They are part of the education process, which is a bonus. The assessments are true and legitimate to make sure the patients are getting the right access.”
