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Influenza monitoring from a variety of sources is used by the state to track influenza virus activity. Included in the statistics are annual influenza summaries from the state of Connecticut from 2006 to 2013.
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If a patient's physician certifies the need for the patient to have a primary caregiver, the patient may register one person to act as their caregiver in regards to their medical marijuana use. Caregivers can find information about how to register online and forms to submit to the department.
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A patient may only register for a medical marijuana certificate if they are a Connecticut resident being treated for a debilitating medical condition by a Connecticut-licensed physician. Debilitating diseases include cancer, glaucoma and Parkinson's, among others.
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Physicians must also have a bona fide relationship with the patient in order to register them with the program. A bona fide physician-patient relationship means a relationship in which the physician has ongoing responsibility for the assessment, care and treatment of a patient's debilitating medical condition.
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The mission of the Connecticut Department of Public Health's (DPH) Injury Prevention Program is to promote a safe and healthy Connecticut by reducing factors associated with intentional (e.g. homicide and suicide), unintentional (e.g. falls and motor vehicle accidents) and occupational injury.
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Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program
Lead harms children's nervous systems and is associated with reduced IQ, behavioral problems and learning disabilities. In large doses, it can cause coma, convulsions and death. The Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program seeks to prevent and educate the public about lead poisoning, specifically in children.
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Answers to the most frequently asked questions concerning qualifying patients, primary caregivers and renewal.
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Medical Marijuana Online Application
The Department of Administrative Services’ Business Network is the home to the online application for the medical marijuana program.
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The Medical Marijuana Program, as administered by the State of Connecticut, is the authority on registration and enrollment for patients who qualify for medical marijuana treatment. A certified physician must initiate the registration on the patient's behalf.
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Each patient and caregiver registration expires one year from the date the physician certified the patient to use medical marijuana. The date of expiration can be found on the front of the registration certificate card. Access the online renewal registration system to renew your medical marijuana card online.
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Prevention and Health Promotion Division
DMHAS' prevention system is designed to promote the overall health and wellness of individuals and communities by preventing or delaying substance use.
Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services -
Public Health Diseases and Prevention
Disease and prevention information on a variety of public health topics.
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A patient is eligible for a medical marijuana certificate if they are a Connecticut resident with a debilitating medical condition. Conditions that qualify as such are cancer, glaucoma, Parkinson's, post-traumatic stress disorder and epilepsy. To meet certificate eligibility requirements, a patient must be 18 years of age or older, must be a Connecticut resident and cannot be an inmate in a Connecticut correctional facility.
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Request for Application Form (RFA)
This registration form is for a place of business where marijuana may be dispensed or sold at retail to qualifying patients and primary caregivers, and for which the department has issued a dispensary facility license. Obtain the Request for Application (RFA) form and the form for dispensary facilities.
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Request for Application Form (RFA) Questions and Answers
Dispensary facility questions and answers for applicants as can answers about products, paraphernalia and specific statutes.
Agency: Department of Consumer Protection
