Dr. Hal Altman FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Compassionate Certification Centers Strengthens Commitment to Exceptional Patient Care in Pennsylvania with Addition of Esteemed Medical Cannabis Expert, Dr. Hal Altman BUTLER, PA — March 20, 2024 — Compassionate Certification Centers (“CCC” or the “Company”), a leading PA medical marijuana certification provider, today announced the addition of Dr. Hal Altman, a highly trained specialist in the field of Medical Marijuana and former Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Armstrong Center for Medicine & Health (ACMH), to its esteemed team. One of a select grou ..read more

Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW) is an annual recognition and encouragement for all to learn more about healthcare safety. This year, we’re excited to observe PSAW 2024 with our partners at Penn Health Group, one of only 25 approved medical marijuana growers/processors in Pennsylvania.  Like CCC, the team at Penn Health Group has made it their mission to support PA medical marijuana patients with safe, effective, and consistent medicine on a routine basis. To do so, they employ innovative techniques to meet the state’s rigorous standards for medical cannabis production. Visit PhG’s we ..read more

The relationship between veterans and medical marijuana has been a topic of increasing interest and discussion in recent years. Many veterans suffer from serious physical and mental health issues resulting from their service, and like many others they seek alternative treatments to improve their quality of life. Medical marijuana is one such alternative that has garnered attention. In this article, we’ll explore what veterans should know about medical marijuana, taking into consideration information from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Challenge of Veterans’ Health Veterans o ..read more

Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program has been making significant strides in recent years, providing relief and treatment to hundreds of thousands of patients across the state. The state’s commitment to transparency includes providing regular data reporting, and allows us to examine the latest statistics and trends in the state’s medical marijuana use. Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana: Program Overview Since medical marijuana laws in PA were established, the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program has steadily expanded, allowing more patients to access medical marijuana as an alternative or su ..read more

At CCC our primary goal is to empower individuals by providing them with the knowledge to make decisions regarding their health and well being. When it comes to treatments, few subjects have generated as much discussion and curiosity as medical marijuana has. As advocates for care and accurate information it is crucial for us to address some of the misconceptions surrounding medical marijuana. Let’s explore these myths and distinguish fact from fiction. Myth 1: Medical Marijuana is Only Used for Recreational Purposes One of the misunderstandings is that medical marijuana serves solely as a dis ..read more

As a compassionate certification organization, CCC is dedicated to providing comprehensive and up-to-date information to our patients, including important guides and resources that will help them along their healing journey. One of the many common questions we hear from those curious about getting a medical marijuana card in PA is about the various forms of medical marijuana that are legal in our state. With the evolving landscape of medical treatments, it’s essential to understand the options at hand for managing certain medical conditions, and which forms are currently approved under the law ..read more

The history of medical marijuana in Pennsylvania demonstrates how attitudes towards cannabis and its medical applications have evolved. Pennsylvania’s journey reflects the changing opinion and scientific understanding surrounding its criminalization to the eventual recognition of its medical benefits. How It All Began Similar to parts of the U.S., Pennsylvania witnessed a criminalization of cannabis during the early 20th century. The enactment of the Marihuana Tax Act in 1937 imposed regulations on the possession, cultivation and distribution of cannabis. Consequently it played a role in demon ..read more

Signed into law on April 17, 2016, the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program provides patients with an approved serious medical condition access to legal medical marijuana products for treatment of their condition. This guide will cover the most important details for medical marijuana patients in the state of Pennsylvania. Participating in the PA Medical Marijuana Program Under the law, Pennsylvania residents who have a serious medical condition as certified by an approved physician, like ours at CCC, are considered medical marijuana patients. They are eligible for certification on an annual ..read more