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AWARENESS MONTHS

Jan – Healthy Weight, Mental Wellness, Glaucoma, Thyroid, Cervical Health, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Feb – American Heart, Cancer Prevention, Black Hx Month

Mar – Nutrition, Kidney Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Sleep Awareness, Autoimmune Disease Awareness, TBI, MS

Apr – Stress Awareness, Minority Health, Parkinson’s, IBS, Injury Prevention, Joint Health, Headache & Migraine Awareness

May – Mental Health, Arthritis, Stroke, Osteoporosis, Women's Health, Physical Fitness & Sports Injury Prevention, Fibromyalgia Awareness

Jun – Brain Awareness, Men's Health, PTSD, Migraine, Alzheimer’s & Dementia, National Safety Month (Injury Prevention), Spine Health Work Safety Month

Jul – Healthy Vision, UV Safety, Minority Mental Health, Chronic Disease Management, Scoliosis Awareness

Aug – Immunization, Psoriasis, National Wellness, Pain-Free Posture Awareness, Musculoskeletal Health

Sep – Healthy Aging, Pain Awareness, Suicide Prevention, Cholesterol, Yoga, Peripheral Neuropathy Awareness, Fall Prevention

Oct – Emotional Wellness, Breast Cancer, Liver Awareness, Health Literacy, Ergonomics Awareness (Workplace Pain Prevention), Bone & Joint Health, First week = Mental Illness Awareness Week (NAMI), 10th - Depression Screening Day,

Nov – Alzheimer’s, Diabetes, Lung Cancer, Family Caregivers, Sleep Comfort, TMJ Awareness, Sciatica Awareness, National Family Health History Awareness

Dec – Safe Toys & Gifts, Cold Weather Pain Management, Preventative Care Awareness

HIPAA/Privacy:

Data Privacy Day (January 28): Highlights protecting patient information and HIPAA Privacy Rule compliance.
Health Information Professionals (HIP) Week (March/April): Honors HIM professionals and underscores HIPAA best practices.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month (October): Stresses HIPAA Security Rule adherence through cybersecurity initiatives.

Workplace Safety:

National Safety Month (June): Promotes overall workplace safety, including OSHA standards and injury prevention.
Patient Safety Awareness Week (March): Focuses on reducing errors and improving patient outcomes.
Infection Prevention Week (October): Emphasizes policies to prevent healthcare-associated infections.
Respiratory Protection Week (September): Reinforces the proper use of respirators and OSHA compliance.
Safe + Sound Week (August): Encourages implementing effective safety and health programs.
Fire Prevention Week (Week of October 9): Highlights fire safety measures and emergency evacuation plans.
[ In NC November is Raditation Safety Month ]

FINANCIAL EDUCATION FOR BIZ

1. Compliance / Finance / Legal

Cash Flow Management - Concept: Ensuring there’s enough liquid capital to cover expenses while optimizing income.

Net Cash Flow Formula: NCF = (Cash Inflows – Cash Outflows)

Example Calculation: Monthly Revenue = $50,000 Operating Expenses = $35,000 Loan Payments = $5,000 Miscellaneous Outflows = $3,000

NCF = (50,000 – (35,000 + 5,000 + 3,000)) = NCF = $7,000

Legal & Compliance Knowledge - Concept: Mitigating risk through contracts, regulations, and protections.

Legal Compliance Process Sequence:

Identify relevant industry regulations.
Register trademarks, copyrights, or patents.
Draft contracts for employees, vendors, and partners.
Establish liability protection (LLC, insurance, legal counsel).

No specific calculation, but each step ensures regulatory protection.

Business Model Development - Concept: Defining how value is created, delivered, and captured.

Customer Acquisition Cost Formula:
CAC = (Total Marketing Costs / New Customers Acquired)

Example Calculation: Total Marketing Costs = $10,000 | New Customers Acquired = 100

CAC = (10,000 / 100) = CAC = $100

2. Sales / Marketing

Market Research & Competitive Analysis - Concept: Understanding customer needs, industry trends, and competitor strengths.

Market Penetration Formula: MP = (Your Sales / Total Mkt Sales) × 100

Example Calculation: Your Sales = $2M | Total Market Sales = $50M

MP = (2,000,000 / 50,000,000) × 100 | MP = 4%

Sales & Revenue Generation Strategies

Concept: Structuring sales models, pricing strategies, and revenue streams.

Customer Lifetime Value Formula:
CLV = (Avg Purchase Value × Purchase Frequency × Customer Lifespan)

Example Calculation: Average Purchase = $100 | Purchase Frequency = 5 times/year

Customer Lifespan = 3 years

CLV = (100 × 5 × 3) = CLV = $1,500

Marketing & Brand Positioning

Concept: Creating a strong brand and effective marketing campaigns.

Customer Acquisition Cost Formula:
CAC = (Total Marketing Spend / New Customers Acquired)

Example Calculation: Total Marketing Spend = $5,000 | Leads Generated = 500

Conversion Rate = 10% (50 new customers)

CAC = (5,000 / 50) = CAC = $100

3. Operations

Operational Efficiency & Systems - Concept: Reducing costs while maintaining quality through automation and SOPs.

Productivity Increase Formula:
PI = ((New Output Rate – Old Output Rate) / Old Output Rate) × 100

Example Calculation: Old Output = 4 units/hr | New Output = 7 units/hr

PI = ((7 – 4) / 4) × 100 = PI = 75% increase

Networking & Strategic Partnerships

Concept: Leveraging relationships for business expansion.

Partnership ROI Formula:
ROI = ((Net Profit from Partnership – Cost of Partnership) / Cost of Partnership) × 100

Example Calculation: Net Profit from Partnership = $50,000 | Cost of Partnership = $20,000

ROI = ((50,000 – 20,000) / 20,000) × 100 = ROI = 150%

Scalability & Exit Strategies

Concept: Planning for long-term expansion and potential exit opportunities.

Break-Even Expansion Formula:
BE = (Fixed Costs / (Price per Unit – Variable Cost per Unit))

Example Calculation: Fixed Costs = $100,000 | Price per Unit = $50

Variable Cost per Unit = $20

BE = (100,000 / (50 – 20)) = BE = 3,333 units

4. Customer Success

Customer Retention & Experience - Concept: Keeping customers engaged to increase repeat business.

Customer Retention Rate Formula:
CRR = ((Customers at End of Period – New Customers Acquired) / Customers at Start of Period) × 100

Example Calculation: Customers at Start = 500 | New Customers Acquired = 100

Customers at End = 550

CRR = ((550 – 100) / 500) × 100 = CRR = 90%

Customer Success & Satisfaction Metrics

Concept: Tracking customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Net Promoter Score Formula: NPS = (% Promoters – % Detractors)

Example Calculation:

Promoters (Score 9-10) = 60% | Passives (7-8) = 30% | Detractors (Score 0-6) = 10%

NPS = (60 – 10) = NPS = 50

DEMOGRAPHICS

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA - Total Pop: 20,140,470 | Black Population: 3,237,789 (16.1%)
1. State program / Research Studies - NY NJ
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA - Total Pop: 6,089,815 | Black Population: 2,084,212 (34.2%)
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Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI - Total Pop: 9,618,502 | Black Population: 1,576,952 (16.4%)
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Wash-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV - Total Pop: 6,385,162 | Black Population: 1,562,340 (24.5%)
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Philly-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD - Total Pop: 6,245,051 | Black Population: 1,273,120 (20.4%)
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Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX - Total Pop: 7,122,240 | Black Population: 1,267,934 (18%)
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Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX - Total Pop: 7,637,387 | Black Population: 1,220,934 (16%)
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Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL - Total Pop: 6,138,333 | Black Population: 1,194,334 (19.5%)
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Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI - Total Pop: 4,392,041 | Black Population: 961,076 (21.9%)
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Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA - Total Pop: 13,200,998 | Black Population: 848,206 (6.4%)
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MEDICAL CANNABIS | RESEARCH

STUDIES

SPECIALTY | TOPIC |MOST RECENT AT THE TOP ...

ANESTHESIA | SURGERY | AAOMFS

PROPOFOL + CANNABIS MJ -

ONCOLOGY

SLEEP MEDICINE / INSOMNIA

Cannabinol and Sleep: Separating Fact from Fiction: This narrative review evaluated clinical evidence and found limited, outdated studies from the 1970s-1980s on CBN's sleep effects. It highlighted insufficient evidence for CBN's sleep-promoting claims and called for more rigorous trials. PubMed
Cannabinol (CBN; 30 and 300 mg) effects on sleep and next-day function in insomnia disorder (‘CUPID’ study): This study protocol outlines a randomized, double-blind trial assessing CBN's effects on sleep in 20 insomnia patients. It uses polysomnography and neurobehavioral tests to measure sleep and next-day function. PubMed
Effects of Cannabinoids on Sleep and their Therapeutic Potential for Sleep Disorders: This review highlights cannabinoids' potential for treating sleep disorders, emphasizing the need for larger trials to confirm benefits. It critically evaluates current research on cannabinoids' effects on sleep physiology. PubMed
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Assess the Effectiveness and Safety of Melatonin and Three Formulations of FloraWorks Proprietary TruCBN™ for Improving Sleep: This trial found that hemp-derived CBN significantly improved sleep quality compared to placebo, with no significant differences between CBN and melatonin. CBN at 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg was deemed safe and effective for sleep improvement. PubMed

MC | FLORIDA

Cancer | Epilepsy | Glaucoma | HIV/AIDS | Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) | Crohn’s disease | Parkinson’s disease
Multiple sclerosis (MS) | Medical conditions of the same kind or class | Terminal condition diagnosed by a physician other than the qualified physician issuing the physician certification
Chronic nonmalignant pain caused by a qualifying medical condition, or that originates from a qualifying medical condition, and persists beyond the usual course of that qualifying medical condition

Cancer

Anti-Cancer Potential of Cannabinoids, Terpenes, and Flavonoids Present in Cannabis: Link
Improved Therapeutic Efficacy of Doxorubicin Chemotherapy With Cannabidiol in 4T1 Mice Breast Cancer Model: Link
The molecular anti-metastatic potential of CBD and THC from Lebanese Cannabis via apoptosis induction and alterations in autophagy: Link
Mitochondrial calcium overload contributes to cannabinoid-induced paraptosis in hormone-responsive breast cancer cells: Link
Cannabidiol Enhances Atezolizumab Efficacy by Upregulating PD-L1 Expression via the CGAS-STING Pathway in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells: Link

Epilepsy

Glaucoma

HIV/AIDS

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

Crohn’s disease

Parkinson’s disease

Multiple sclerosis (MS)

Anti-Cancer Potential of Cannabinoids, Terpenes, and Flavonoids Present in Cannabis: Link

MC | GA

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Top Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in the U.S. 🧠

Each year, 1.7 million people in the U.S. sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI), with 70,000 experiencing long-term disability. The leading causes include:

1️⃣ Falls (40-50%) – The most common cause, especially in older adults and children.
2️⃣ Motor Vehicle Accidents (20-25%) – High-impact crashes cause severe TBIs.
3️⃣ Struck by/Against Objects (15-20%) – Includes sports injuries and workplace accidents.
4️⃣ Assaults (10%) – Physical violence, including domestic abuse and shaken baby syndrome.
5️⃣ Explosions & Blasts – Leading cause of TBI in military personnel.

💡 Prevention strategies include helmet use, fall-proofing homes, and concussion awareness. #BrainHealth #TBIPrevention #StaySafe

Approach to Concussion Based on Severity

1️⃣ Mild Concussion (Grade 1)

Symptoms: No loss of consciousness, mild confusion, headache, dizziness, possible memory issues.
Management: Immediate removal from activity, cognitive and physical rest, gradual return to normal activities over 24-48 hours if symptoms resolve.

2️⃣ Moderate Concussion (Grade 2)

Symptoms: Brief loss of consciousness (seconds), moderate confusion, persistent headache, nausea, difficulty concentrating.
Management: Observation for 24 hours, rest, neurocognitive testing, and gradual return to activity after symptom-free for at least 7 days.

3️⃣ Severe Concussion (Grade 3 / Traumatic Brain Injury - TBI)

Symptoms: Loss of consciousness >1 minute, severe confusion, vomiting, vision disturbances, memory loss, possible seizures.
Management: Emergency evaluation, brain imaging (CT/MRI), extended cognitive and physical rest, multidisciplinary rehab if prolonged symptoms.

🧠 15-30% of concussions develop persistent post-concussive symptoms lasting weeks to months. Early intervention and tailored recovery plans improve outcomes. 🚀 #BrainHealth #ConcussionRecovery #TBI

🧠 Concussion Recovery Checklist (Severity-Based) ✅

🔹 General Recovery Guidelines (For All Concussions)

✔️ Stop all physical and cognitive exertion immediately after injury.
✔️ Get evaluated by a medical professional to determine severity.
✔️ Follow a gradual return-to-activity plan based on symptoms.
✔️ Monitor for worsening symptoms (headache, dizziness, memory loss, vision changes, nausea).
✔️ Stay hydrated and maintain proper nutrition for brain recovery.
✔️ Avoid alcohol, screen time, and loud environments early in recovery.

🔹 Mild Concussion (Grade 1) Recovery ✅

✔️ Rest for 24-48 hours, then gradually resume daily activities.
✔️ Monitor symptoms closely for the first 48 hours.
✔️ Limit screen time and avoid bright lights if sensitive.
✔️ Return to full activity only after symptom-free for 24 hours.

🔹 Moderate Concussion (Grade 2) Recovery ✅

✔️ Avoid all physical activity for at least 7 days.
✔️ Cognitive rest (limit reading, work, and screen use).
✔️ Regular check-ins with a healthcare provider.
✔️ Gradual return to exercise only when symptom-free.
✔️ Use neurocognitive testing if symptoms persist.

🔹 Severe Concussion (Grade 3 / TBI) Recovery ✅

✔️ Seek emergency medical attention immediately.
✔️ Brain imaging (CT/MRI) if loss of consciousness >1 min.
✔️ Strict rest and medical supervision for symptom management.
✔️ Multidisciplinary rehab (physical, cognitive, and emotional therapy).
✔️ Monitor for post-concussion syndrome (symptoms lasting >4 weeks).

💡 15-30% of concussions lead to persistent symptoms—early intervention is key! 🚀 Stay patient and prioritize brain health. #ConcussionRecovery #BrainHealth #TBI

How to Overcome Lax Protocols in Concussion Management 🧠🚀

If concussion protocols are too lax, it increases the risk of misdiagnosis, delayed recovery, and long-term complications. Strengthening protocols requires clear guidelines, accountability, and data-driven decision-making.

🔹 1. Establish Clear, Evidence-Based Guidelines 📑

✔️ Use standardized concussion assessments (SCAT5, ImPACT, King-Devick).
✔️ Implement severity-based return-to-play/work protocols with medical clearance.
✔️ Require 24-48 hours of rest before reassessing symptoms.

🔹 2. Strengthen Oversight & Accountability 🔄

✔️ Assign a designated concussion officer (coach, supervisor, or medical lead).
✔️ Require mandatory reporting of head injuries in sports, schools, and workplaces.
✔️ Enforce graduated return-to-activity policies with sign-offs from medical staff.

🔹 3. Improve Monitoring & Documentation 📊

✔️ Use digital tracking tools to monitor symptoms and recovery progress.
✔️ Conduct follow-up assessments to catch lingering symptoms.
✔️ Require baseline cognitive testing before high-risk activities.

🔹 4. Enhance Training & Awareness 🎓

✔️ Train staff, athletes, and employees on concussion recognition and risks.
✔️ Promote "When in doubt, sit them out" as a rule.
✔️ Educate about post-concussion syndrome, which affects 15-30% of cases.

🔹 5. Enforce Compliance & Policy Adjustments ⚖️

✔️ Implement consequences for non-compliance with concussion protocols.
✔️ Adjust policies based on new research and real-world case studies.
✔️ Require regular policy reviews to address gaps in safety.

✅ Stronger protocols protect individuals from long-term brain damage. By tightening procedures, we improve recovery outcomes, prevent reinjury, and ensure safer environments. #ConcussionSafety #BrainHealth #StrongerProtocols

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HIGHLIGHT MENTAL HEALTH

Medical Cannabis for Mental Health Conditions: General Overview

Audience: Psychologists & Psychiatrists in Florida
Format: PowerPoint Presentation (20-30 minutes per part)

Overview of the Four-Part Series

This educational series provides a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to understanding medical cannabis in psychiatric practice. It covers foundational knowledge, clinical applications, dosing strategies, risk management, legal considerations, and the future of mental health care.

Part 1: Introduction to Medical Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid System (ECS)

Objective: Establish a foundational understanding of medical cannabis, its pharmacology, and the Endocannabinoid System (ECS).

History of cannabis in medicine
Overview of the ECS and its role in mental health
Pharmacology of cannabinoids (THC, CBD, and minor cannabinoids)
Research and evidence on cannabis in psychiatry

Part 2: Medical Cannabis for Specific Mental Health Conditions

Objective: Explore the clinical applications of medical cannabis for various psychiatric conditions.

Cannabis for anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma
Evidence and considerations in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Use of cannabis in insomnia and sleep disorders
Clinical guidelines and contraindications

Part 3: Dosing, Formulations, and Risk Management in Psychiatric Care

Objective: Provide practical guidance on dosing strategies, available formulations, and risk mitigation.

Microdosing vs. macrodosing for psychiatric conditions
Delivery methods: inhalation, tinctures, edibles, topicals, and transdermals
Drug interactions, safety concerns, and cannabis use disorder prevention
Review of Trulieve products and clinical applications

Part 4: Legal, Ethical Considerations, and Future Directions

Objective: Discuss Florida’s legal landscape, ethical prescribing practices, and the future of cannabis in psychiatry.

Current medical cannabis laws and provider responsibilities
Ethical considerations in prescribing cannabis
Future trends: AI, personalized medicine, and telemedicine
Case examples, board-style questions, and clinical implementation strategies

This series equips mental health professionals with the necessary knowledge to responsibly and effectively integrate medical cannabis into psychiatric care, ensuring patient safety and compliance with evolving regulations.