Fifth Annual Advanced Practice

Registered Nurse CE Conference

September 27-28, 2018Holiday Inn Wichita East I-35

Wichita, Kansas

INNOVATEDTHINKERS

CREATING NEWPATHWAYS

It’s ourpleasure to invite you to join your colleagues at thefifth annualWichita StateUniversityAdvancedPracticeRegisteredNurseCEConference,thisSeptember27and28.Thisconferenceisdesignedtoprovideadvancedpracticenursesinboththeprimaryandacutesettingtheopportunitytofurtherenhancetheirabilitytoassess,diagnoseandmanagehealthconditions. Ourdynamicspeakerswill share theiruniqueperspectiveson the roleof theadvancedpracticenurseintheever-changinghealthcareenvironment.Sessionswillincludepharmacologypresentationsonpainmanagement,depressionmanagementandPsychiatricDrugInteractionsinPrimaryCareaswellasclinicallyorientated,evidence-basedinformationonWomen’sHealth,diabetescare,ADHD,preventingburnout,obesityandmuchmore. We will once again be offering specialty workshops on Thursday afternoon to enrichpracticetechniqueandweareexcitedtoincludeaworkshoponforbeginningSpanishfortheMedicalprofessional. Don’tmiss this excitingopportunity toenhanceyourprofessionalgrowthandnetworkwithyourcolleaguesandpeers.

CONFERENCE WELCOME

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES PLANNING COMMITTEE

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TERRI CORE, ChairMSN,ACNP

WSUSchoolofNursing

PATRICIA DWYERMSN,APRN-FNP

WSUSchoolofNursing

ALICIA HUCKSTADTPhD,APRN,FNP-BC,GNP-BC,FAANP

WSUSchoolofNursing

KIM JOHNSONDNP,APRN,FNP-BC

Ascension,ViaChristiHospitalsWichita

1. Identifycurrentandfuturechallenges and opportunities in Advanced Practice Registered NursinginKansas.

2. Demonstrateimprovedpatientcaretechniquesuponcompletionoftheskillworkshops.

3. Utilizenewinterventionstomaintainhealthbyevaluatingpharmacologicalandnon-pharmacologicaltreatmentmodalities.

4. Discusscurrentandfuturetrendsimpactingpatientcareusingthelatestevidencebasedresearchandpracticeguidelines.

5. HaveabetterunderstandingofthevalueofAPRNpractice.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 288:15 - 9:15 A.M.Showcasing APRN Value

Ruth KleinpellPhD,RN,FAAN,FAANP,FCCMVanderbiltUniversityNashville,TN

Dr. Ruth Kleinpell is currently Assistant Dean for ClinicalScholarship, Independence Foundation Chair in NursingEducation,andProfessoratVanderbiltUniversitySchoolofNursingandProfessor,RushUniversityCollegeofNursing.Inhercurrentrole,sheworkswithfacultyandclinicalstafftopromotescholarshiprelatedinitiativesincludingclinicalresearchprojects,grantwriting,andpublishing.Until2017

sheservedasDirectoroftheCenterforClinicalResearch&ScholarshipatRushUniversityCollegeofNursing,wheresheassistedfacultyandclinicianswithclinicalscholarshipandresearchinitiatives.SheiscertifiedasanAdultGerontologyNursePractitionerandmaintainsactivepractice.SheiscurrentlyaboardmemberandpastpresidentoftheSocietyofCriticalCareMedicine,thethirdnursetoserveinthiscapacityinthe46yearhistoryoftheorganization.SheisaFellowintheAmericanAcademyofNursing, theAmericanCollegeof Critical CareMedicine, theAmericanAssociationofNursePractitioners,andtheInstituteoftheMedicineofChicago.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS

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Kira BruceMSN,APRN,ACNP-BC,CCRNACNP-HospitalistTEAMHealthSt.Joseph

Belinda ChildsAPRN,MN,CDE,BC-ADMDiabetesClinicalNurseSpecialistGreatPlainsDiabetes

Dawn GosnellMSN,APRN-CNS,CCRNClinicalNurseSpecialistViaChristiHospitals,Inc.

Jeanie HarrisAPRN,MSN,PNP-CAssistantProfessorofNursingNewmanUniversity

Julie HendersonMALecturer,UndergraduateStudentCoordinatorDept.ofModernandClassicalLanguages and LiteraturesWichitaStateUniversity

Robert HiegerMSN,FNPAdvanced Practice Registered NurseCitizens Medical Center

Merilyn DouglassDNP,APRN-FNP-CAPRNFamilyPracticeGrowWellClinicGardenCity

Michelle KnowlesMSN,APRN,FNP-BCPrimaryCareKansas Advanced Practice Nurses Association

Tammy MartinsonCPC,CPC-I,CPMA,CEMCIntegrityMedicalBilling

Carol O’MaraDNP,APRN,FNP-CAdvanced Practice Registered NurseVituity

Marilyn MillerMSN,APRN,FNPC,CNAAdvanced PractitionerAssociatesinWomen’sHealth

Wendy MosimanDNP,PPCNP,CNS-P,RN-BCCoordinator,EducationChildren’sMercyWichita

FEATURED SPEAKERS

COL Bethany L. McCormickMS-N,ACNS-BC,NEA-BCDeputyCommanderforNursingandPatientServicesIrwinArmyCommunityHospital

Betty Smith-CampbellPhD,APRN-CNSProfessor,SchoolofNursingWichitaStateUniversity

Megan TroutmanPharmD,BCPPAdvancedPharmacySpecialist-BehavioralHealthViaChristiHospitals,Inc.

Cathy WeitzelAPRN,BCInstructor,SchoolofNursingWichitaStateUniversity

Anne ZaudererDCDoctorofChiropracticRiordan Clinic

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LeighAnn Mullin PersondekMSN,APRN,ACNP-BC,CNRN,ANVP-BCStrokeProgramCoordinator/NursePractitioner&AcuteStrokeResponseTeamViaChristiSt.FrancisHospital

CONFERENCE AGENDATHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS12 - 2 p.m.Evaluation and Treatment of Skin InjuriesCarolO’Mara,DNP,APRN,MSN,FNP-CRobertHieger,MSN,APRN,FNP

Thisinteractivesessionwillprovideanoverviewofthemanyfacetsofwoundhealingandwoundrepairtechniques.Theinformationprovidedwillcovervariousmethodsofproperwoundidentification,theaffectedskinlayersinvolved,andwoundcategorization.Additionally,appropriateusageofanesthetics,suturingmethods,alternativemethodsofclosure,stagesofhealing,andaftercareprocedureswillbepracticedandexplored.

12 lead ECG: Basics and BeyondDawnGosnell,MSN,APRN-CNS,CCRN

Tuneupyour12LeadECGinterpretationandclinicalapplicationskills.Participantswillreviewnormalandabnormalchangesassociatedwithacutemyocardialinfarctionandotherpathologies.Themanagementandtherapiesfortheseidentifiedpathologieswillbediscussed.

Understanding the Mastery of the NIH Stroke ScaleLeighAnnMullinPersondek,MSN,APRN,ACNP-BC,CNRN,ANVP-BC

ThisworkshopwillhelpparticipantsunderstandandperformtheitemsoftheNIHStrokeScaleandbasicneurologicalexamination.

¿Cómo se siente? A Brief Look at Medical SpanishJulieHenderson,MA

ThisworkshoplooksatsomeofthecommonsituationsthatariseinhealthcareandhowtoaddresstheminSpanish.Wewillpracticeintroducingoneselfprofessionally,goingthroughtheinitialstepsofamedicalappointment,identifyingpainlevels,identifyingsymptomsindifferentpartsofthebody,andgivingmedicaladvice.WewillalsotakeaverybrieflookattheSpanishsoundsystem,primarilyvowels,andpracticepronunciationtohelpimprovecommunication.Finally,wewilltouchonsomeissuesofculturalimportanceintermsoflastnames(Hispanicssometimesusetwo)andaddressingpatientsinformal/familiar“you”forms.

2 - 2:30 p.m. BREAK

2:30 - 4:30 p.m.Evaluation and Management of Skin Abscess and Infections CarolO’Mara,DNP,APRN,MSN,FNP-CRobertHieger,MSN,APRN,FNP

Thisinteractivesessionwillprovidetheopportunityforahandsonexperienceofevaluatingskininfections,thebasicsofanesthesiamanagement,theopeningofabscesseswithadequatede-loculationandirrigation,anddecisionmakinginwhethertopackthewoundand/orantibioticsusage.Skinanatomy,conservativemonitoring,andactiveexplorationandmanagementofskinlesionswithafocusontherisks/benefitsofeachmethodchosenwillbediscussed.

Heart Failure: Managing a Complex Clinical SyndromeDawnGosnell,MSN,APRN-CNS,CCRN

Participantswillreviewanddiscusspathophysiology,therapies,andstrategiestobettermanagethechallengingpatientwithadiagnosisofheartfailure.

Understanding the Mastery of the NIH Stroke Scale (repeat)LeighAnnMullinPersondek,MSN,APRN,ACNP-BC,CNRN,ANVP-BC

ThisworkshopwillhelpparticipantsunderstandandperformtheitemsoftheNIHStrokeScaleandbasicneurologicalexamination.

¿Cómo se siente? A Brief Look at Medical Spanish (repeat)JulieHenderson,MA

ThisworkshoplooksatsomeofthecommonsituationsthatariseinhealthcareandhowtoaddresstheminSpanish.Wewillpracticeintroducingoneselfprofessionally,goingthroughtheinitialstepsofamedicalappointment,identifyingpainlevels,identifyingsymptomsindifferentpartsofthebody,andgivingmedicaladvice.WewillalsotakeaverybrieflookattheSpanishsoundsystem,primarilyvowels,andpracticepronunciationtohelpimprovecommunication.Finally,wewilltouchonsomeissuesofculturalimportanceintermsoflastnames(Hispanicssometimesusetwo)andaddressingpatientsinformal/familiar“you”forms.

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CONFERENCE AGENDA

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

7 - 8 a.m.Registration, Breakfast Buffet & Vendor Setup

8 - 8:15 a.m. WELCOME

Showcasing APRN ValueRuthKleinpell,PhD,RN,FAAN,FAANP,FCCM

Highvaluehealthcarehasbeenidentifiedasamethodforimprovinghealth,avoidingharmsandeliminatingunnecessarytestingandprocedures.Healthcareprofessionals,includingadvancedpracticeregisterednurses(APRNs)playanincreasingroleinensuringhigh-valuecareforpatients.Whilereportsofmeasurestopromotehigh-valuehealthcareexistintheliterature,littleisknownabouttheimpactofAPRN-ledinitiativestargetinghigh-valuehealthcare.ThissessionhighlightstheroleAPRNscanplayinpromotingclinicalpracticechangesbytargetingimplementationofinitiatives,andreportsonanongoingAPRNnationalcollaborativetoshowcasetheirroleinpromotinghigh-valuehealthcare.

8:15 - 9:15 a.m. KEYNOTE

9:15 - 9:30 a.m. BREAK

9:30 - 10:45 a.m.Promoting Patient and Family-Centered CareRuthKleinpell,PhD,RN,FAAN,FAANP,FCCM

Itiswellacceptedthathealthcarehasevolvedawayfroma“disease-centeredmodel”to“patientcenteredmodel”ofcare,wherepatientsandfamiliesareactiveparticipantsintheirowncare.Advancedpracticeregisterednurses(APRNs)areinstrumentalinpromotingpatientandfamily-centeredcare.ThissessionwillreviewconceptsrelatedtopatientandfamilycenteredcareandhighlightstrategiesforAPRNstoimpactandleadinitiativestoenhancepatientandfamily-centeredcareandengagement.

ADHD: Clinical Practice GuidelinesJeanieHarris,APRN,MSN,PNP-C

MuchhasbeendiscoveredaboutADHDoverthepastfewyears.Thissessionwillexplorethisnewinformation,includingtheneurologicalchangesintheADHDbrain,diagnosticcriteriaforADHD,andprevalenceofADHDtoday.Inaddition,therevisedAmericanAcademyofPediatricsclinicalpracticeguidelineswillbediscussed.

What Everyone Ought to Know about Vaccinations in Women, Physiological Changes in Pregnancy and an Overview of Robotic HysterectomyMarilynMiller,APRN,MSN

Asaresultofattendingthissessionyourknowledgeshouldbeincreasedandenhancedaboutvaccinationsinwomenandevaluatingforappropriateness,recognizingthe“normal”physiologicchangesinpregnancyandanoverviewaboutroboticsurgeryinthefemalepatient.

10:45 - 11:15 a.m. BREAKBreak time to visit vendors

11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Putting Patients First - Modernization of APRN Statutes in KansasMerilynDouglass,DNP,APRN-FNP-CMichelleKnowles,MSN,APRN,FNP-BCBettySmith-Campbell,PhD,APRN-CNA

ThissessionwilldiscussthegoalsandstrategiestochangeAPRNpolicyinKansastobeconsistentwiththeAPRNConsensusModelandIOMFutureofNursingRecommendationsreport.

America’s Obesity Epidemic: Why are We Gaining Fat and How to Lose ItAnneZauderer,DC

Thislecturewillexplorethebiochemicalconnectionbetweendietarychoicesandobesity.Byunderstandingwhatishappeningatthecellularlevel,wecanbetterunderstandwhythedietarychoiceswemakearesoimportantforpreventingweightgain.

Finding Our Way Home: Identifying burnout and finding ways to put joy back into daily practiceKiraBruce,MSN,APRN,ACNP-BC,CCRN

Burnouthasbeenanincreasingprobleminhealthcareproviders,andisleadingtosignificantlossofproviderwellnessandadeclineinfunctioning.Thissessionwillidentifysignsandsymptomsofburnout,identifyinggoalsofself-care,andsettingagameplantowardsapathofwellness.

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CONFERENCE AGENDA

12:30 - 1:30 p.m. LUNCH

1:30 - 2:45 p.m.Coding: Doing it the Right WayTammyMartinson,CPC,CPC-I,CPMA,CEMC

Thispresentationwilldescribewhatanauditorlooksforinthedocumentation.Thiswillalsoincludewhatisneededtocodeandbillthechargecorrectly.MedicalnecessityisstilltheoverarchingcriteriaforpaymentandwhyEMRisjustatoolforcoding.

Update on Depression and AntidepressantsCathyWeitzel,APRN,BC

Thissessionwillupdateparticipantsonnewmedicationsandtreatmentfordepressionwithdiscussionaboutbipolardepression,treatment-resistantdepression,child/adolescentdepression,black-boxwarnings,andantidepressants.

The Power of Presence: Timeless Tools for Influencing the Patient ExperienceCOLBethanyMcCormick,MS-N,ACNS-BC,NEA-BC

Thissessionwillprovideparticipantswithpracticaltoolstoconnectwiththeirpatientsandtheirfamiliesinpowerfulandeffectiveways.

2:45 - 3:15 p.m. BREAK

CBD, THC, Edibles, Weed: Clear Path to Pain Management?WendyMosiman,DNP,PPCNP,CNS-P,RN-BC

Nearly50millionAmericanslivewithpersistentpain.Tryingtofindpainreliefthatistolerated,presentsfewsideeffects(anddoesn’tscream“addict”whenyouopenthebottle)hasbecomeanationalpastime.Issomeformofcannabistheanswer?WewillexamineMedicalMarijuana(MMJ),syntheticmarijuanathathasbeenFDAapprovedforcertainusesandOTCvariations.

3:15 - 4:30 p.m.

Diabetes: What’s New!BelindaChilds,APRN,MN,CDE,BC-ADM

Identifyingtherightmedicationsandtechnologiesforindividualswithdiabetescontinuestobecomemorecomplex.Usingcasestudies,theparticipantwillhavetheopportunitytolearnaboutnewmedicationsaswellaswhenouroldermedicationsfordiabetesareappropriate.Theuseoftechnologyisexplodingascontinuousglucosesensorshavebecomemoreaffordable.Whoisacandidateforaninsulinpump,glucosesensor,orahybridclosedloopinsulinpump?Intertwinedinthediscussionwillbeinformationontherecentlyreleasedhypoglycemiaguidelinesincludingriskfactors.

Psychiatric Drug Interactions in Primary Care: One Bad Apple Spoils the BushelMeganTroutman,PharmD,BCPP

ThisprogramisdesignedforNursePractitionerswhohavetheabilitytoprescribeandmonitorpatientsreceivingpharmacotherapyforbothprimaryhealthrelatedconditionsaswellasbehavioralhealthconcerns.Itisimportantforprovidersinprimarycaretobeabletorecognizecommonpsychiatricdrug-druginteractions.Bothpharmacokineticandpharmacokineticinteractionswillbeexplored.Thelearnerwillbechallengedwithdeterminingtheclinicalseverityofinteractionsandthinkingthroughappropriatealternativeswhenneeded.Atotalofthreereal-worldpatientcaseswillbepresentedwiththoroughdiscussionofeachtohighlightexamplesofkeylearningpoints.

HANDOUTSHandouts will be available for download from the conference registration website

at www.wichita.edu/conferences/aprn following the conference.

SAVE THE DATE

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Sixth Annual APRN CE Conference

September 26-27, 2019DoubleTree by Hilton Wichita

Airport

CONTINUING EDUCATION & LOCATION

Contact Hours for Relicensure Thisactivityisapprovedfor10.0contacthoursofcontinuingeducation(whichincludes3.17hoursofpharmacology)bytheAmericanAssociationofNursePractitioners.ActivityID18083288.ThisactivitywasplannedinaccordancewithAANPAccreditationStandardsandPolicies.

WichitaStateUniversityCollegeofHealthProfessionsisapprovedasaproviderofCNEbytheKansasStateBoardofNursing.Thiscourseofferingisapprovedfor7.2contacthoursfortheGeneralConferenceandeachoptionalpre-conferencesessionisapprovedfor2.4contacthoursapplicableforAPRNrelicensure.KansasStateBoardofNursingprovidernumber:#LT0090-0327.

Evaluation and CertificatesConferenceparticipantswillevaluatetheconferenceelectronically.Participantswillreceivealinktoaccesstheevaluationuponconclusionoftheconference.Certificateswillbeemailedwithin30daysofreceiptoftheirevaluation.

Registration, Fees, and RefundsTheconferenceregistrationfeeincludesconferencematerials,breakfastandlunchonFriday,andrefreshmentbreaks.

Allcancellationsmustbemadeinwriting.A15%administrativefeewillbeassessedonallcancellations(thisincludespurchaseorders.)TherewillbenorefundsafterSeptember 13, 2018.Youwillreceiveaconfirmationemailwithin7–10daysofthereceiptofyourregistration.Ifyoudonot,pleasecontact:conference.office@wichita.eduorcallusat(316)978-6493. ThisconferenceisbeingfacilitatedbytheOfficeforWorkforce,ProfessionalandCommunityEducationatWichitaStateUniversity.Pleasemailyourconferenceregistrationandpaymentbycheckorpurchaseordermadepayableto:

OfficeforWorkforce,ProfessionalandCommunityEducation,WichitaStateUniversity1845FairmountStreet,CampusBox136Wichita,Kansas67260-0136

Orfaxto:316-978-3064Orregisteronlineat:www.wichita.edu/conferences/aprn

Conference LocationHolidayInnWichitaEastI-35549SouthRockRoadWichita,Kansas67207

Making a ReservationReservationsmustbereceivedbySeptember 13. Reservationscanbemadebycallingthehotel directly at316-686-7131or1-HOLIDAYoronlineathttps://tinyurl.com/APRN2018.

Reservationsreceivedafterthisdatewillbeacceptedonavailability,atthebestavailablerateatthetimeofreservation.

Room RateSpecialratesforconferenceattendeesandexhibitorshavebeenarrangedwiththeHolidayInn.Singleanddoubleroomratesare$96/nightplustax.

Check In & Check OutCheckintimeis3:00p.m.Ifyouarrivebefore3:00p.m.thehotelwillaccommodateasroomsbecomeavailable.Checkouttimeisnoon.Thehotelbellcaptaincanstoreyourluggageifyouarriveearlyandyourroomisnotavailable.

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REGISTRATIONFifth Annual Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Conference

September 27-28, 2018EarlyRegistrationmustbypostmarkedbySeptember13.

Please type or print clearlyName(asitappearsonyournursinglicense):_______________________________________________________________________ Homeaddress:__________________________________________________City:________________________KSZip:_______________ HomePhone:________________________________________BusinessPhone:_____________________________________________BadgeName:__________________________________E-mailaddress:____________________________________________________Organization:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________Business/BillingAddress:____________________________________________________________________________________________City:_______________________________________________________________KSZip:___________________________________________County:______________________________NursingLicense#(required):________________________________________________ Pleasecircleifyouarea:NP CNS CNM CRNA APRNSpeciality:_______________________________________________ AreyouaWSUalum?:__________YearofGraduation:___________

Pre-session Fees (pre-session topics listed below):One pre-session $75.00 $_______________Twopre-sessons $125.00 $_______________

Please check which pre-sessions you plan to attend (required): Thursday–12:00p.m.–2:00p.m._____1.EvaluationandTreatmentofSkinInjuries _____2.12leadECG:BasicsandBeyond _____3.UnderstandingtheMasteryoftheNIHStrokeScale_____4.¿Cómosesiente?ABriefLookatMedicalSpanish

Thursday–2:30p.m.–4:30p.m._____1.EvaluationandManagementofSkinAbscessandInfections _____2.HeartFailure:ManagingaComplexClinicalSyndrome _____3.UnderstandingtheMasteryoftheNIHStrokeScale(repeat)_____4.¿Cómosesiente?ABriefLookatMedicalSpanish(repeat)

Conference Registration Fees: ____EarlyBirdRegistrationFee(priortoSeptember13)$150.00 $___________________RegistrationFee(afterSeptember13) $175.00 $___________________Walk-inRegistration(DayofConference) $200.00 $_______________ ____CurrentAPRNStudents&WSUFaculty $50.00 $_______________ ____Irequirevegetarianmeals ____Otherspecialdietaryneeds_______________________________________________________________ TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED OR NOTED ON PURCHASE ORDER $_______________ Payment method:____Check____PurchaseOrder____Visa____Mastercard___AmericanExpress____Discover CC#____________________________________SecurityCode________ExpirationDate:________________ Nameasprintedonthecard:_________________________________________________________________ Signature:________________________________________________________________________________PLEASE SELECT CONCURRENT SESSIONS ON PAGE 10 & RETURN WITH YOUR REGISTRATION Page 9

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Please pre-register for Concurrent Breakout Sessions(Pleaseseepages5-7fordetaileddescriptions.Forplanningpurposesonly;doesnotguaranteeseating.)

Concurrent Sessions -Pleaseindicatethesessionsyouplantoattend.

Friday–9:30a.m.–10:45a.m. ____1.PromotingPatientandFamilyCenteredCare____2.ADHD:ClinicalPracticeGuidelines____3.WhatEveryoneOughttoKnowaboutVaccinationsinWomen,PhysiologicalChangesinPregnancyand anOverviewofRoboticHysterectomy Friday–11:15a.m.–12:30p.m.______1.PuttingPatientsFirst-ModernizationofAPRNStatutesinKansas______2.America’sObesityEpidemic:WhyareWeGainingFatandHowtoLoseIt______3.FindingOurWayHome:Identifyingburnoutandfindingwaystoputjoybackintodailypractice

Friday–1:30p.m.–2:45p.m.______1.Coding:DoingittheRightWay______2.UpdateonDepressionandAntidepressants ______3.ThePowerofPresence:TimelessToolsforInfluencingthePatientExperience

Friday–3:15-4:30p.m.______1.PsychiatricDrugInteractionsinPrimaryCare:OneBadAppleSpoilstheBushel______2.Diabetes:What’sNew! ______3.CBD,THC,Edibles,Weed:ClearPathtoPainManagement?

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