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VA Community Care Provider Voices and Expert Insights

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Provider Voices & Expert Insights

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Expanding the Circle of Care: How VA Community Care is Recognizing Nontraditional Providers

Introduction For decades, Veterans turning to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mostly found themselves in....

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Federal Cannabis Policy & Veterans (2025): Access, Rules, and What Could Change

Education only. Not medical or legal advice. If you’re in crisis, call 988 (Veterans: press 1)....

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Dual Roles, Clear Lines: How Osteopathic Providers Can Serve Veterans in VA Community Care and Offer Medical-Cannabis Evaluations—Including Telehealth

This article is for general education only. It is not legal or medical advice. Current VA....

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Dr. Wilson

Osteopathic Physician

CCN:
Enrolled

Podcast Feature:
“OMT & MSK Basics”

Dr. Marcus Fields

Medical Cannabis Care Managers

CCN:
Enrolled

Podcast Feature:
“OMT & MSK Basics”

Dr. Noah Bennett

Medical Cannabis Care Managers

CCN:
Enrolled

Podcast Feature:
“OMT & MSK Basics”

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Mendry is an educational platform only. We do not provide medical advice, product recommendations, or assistance with state programs. All medical decisions are made by Mendry, a nonprofit platform offering education and a professional network for providers interested in safe, legal medical cannabis access for veterans, without prescribing or product sales.

Who We Are

  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit for licensed healthcare providers
  • Focused on veterans and civilians seeking alternative care
  • Founded by veterans, caregivers, and osteopathic physicians
  • Not a dispensary; provides education, credibility, and visibility

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