March Education!

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This month, we are offering several more opportunities for you to learn about therapeutic cannabis, chat with our friendly staff, and meet other patients.

Terpene Class

For those who may have missed it last time, we are offering another Terpene Class on Friday, March 3 at 10:00am at our Merrimack location. This is a great way to learn more about the compounds in cannabis that contribute to the aroma, effects, and therapeutic benefits. You will get samples of the terpenes to smell so you can start getting familiar with the different aromas in cannabis. If you are interested in joining this class, please sign up ahead of time. To sign up, give us a call at either dispensary or email us at info@primeatc.com.

New Patient Orientation

For patients and caregivers who are new to therapeutic cannabis, we recommend our New Patient Orientation. In March, we will offer one on Wednesday, March 8 at 5:00pm via Zoom and another on Saturday, March 25 at 10:00am at the Merrimack location. You can sign up for this class on the phone, by email, or by asking a staff member at either of our dispensaries. If you aren’t able to attend the class, feel free to call us at either dispensary to schedule an appointment with one of our patient educators. We would be happy to meet with you!

Breakfast with Buds

Last month, we hosted our first Breakfast with Buds. This month, we will be hosting one at each location! Come join us right as we open for coffee, donuts, and fruit. You can chat with our staff members and meet other patients. The first one this month will be on Friday, March 10, at 10:00am in Merrimack. The second will be on St. Patrick’s Day, Friday, March 17, at 10:00am in Chichester.

donuts and fruit

Patient Support Group

Every month, we host a Patient Support Group on Zoom so patients can share stories and experiences. We have had a great group of people the last few months and have room for more. One great thing about doing this over Zoom is that if you are in a safe space and are following the laws, you can use cannabis while we talk! This month’s Patient Support Group will be on Tuesday, March 21st at 5pm via Zoom. Please sign up beforehand so we can send you the link.

If you have any questions about our February educational opportunities or want to sign up for a class, please email us or call us at either of our locations.

calendar of March events

January Education!

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Why not begin 2023 with a healthy dose of cannabis education? Here at Prime, we take pride in providing patients and caregivers with the best possible education about therapeutic cannabis. We offer classes, support groups, and one-on-one consultations, and there is also a great deal of information available in the “Patient Education” section of our website.

In January, we will offer two New Patient Orientation classes for any patient or caregiver. The first one will be offered via Zoom on Thursday, January 12th, at 5pm and the second will be in person at the Merrimack location on Friday, January 27th, at 10am.

In addition to the New Patient Orientation classes, we are offering another Terpene Class for anyone who may have missed the last one. This class is a fun and interactive way to learn more about the compounds in cannabis that contribute to the aroma and the effects. The Terpene Class will be offered in person at the Merrimack location on Saturday, January 21st, at 10am. Space may be limited, so if you are interested, please call either dispensary or email us to sign up.

We also have a monthly patient support group that meets on Zoom where you can meet new people and share your experiences with cannabis. This month’s Patient Support group will be on Tuesday, January 17th, at 5pm via Zoom. All registered cannabis patients in New Hampshire are invited to join!

Prime’s January Education Calendar

Our one-on-one consultation appointments with a patient educator are open to any patient or caregiver at no cost. If you are a new patient, you can schedule one for your first visit, and if you are an existing patient, you can schedule a follow up at any time. We encourage you to schedule an appointment so we can ensure that someone is available to meet with you. You may be able to have a walk-in appointment, but we cannot guarantee that someone will be available.

photo of Judy and Alicia, Prime's patient educators

If you prefer to learn by reading, we encourage you to check out our educational handouts and webpages. We have binders in the dispensaries full of handouts that you can take home with you. You can also find similar information on our website. We are always adding new content, so if you haven’t looked at what we have recently, you should check it out!

To sign up for a class, support group, or consultation appointment, please give us a call or email us at info@primeatc.com.

December Education!

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We are approaching the end of 2022, but there’s still plenty of time to enhance your knowledge about therapeutic cannabis before the New Year. Our education calendar for December includes two new patient orientation classes and a support group meeting, and we will also be featuring two days of cannabis trivia!

The first new patient orientation class will be offered at noon on Saturday, December 10, in Merrimack (Unit C), and the second class will be held via Zoom at 5pm on Wednesday, December 28. The patient support group will take place via Zoom at 5pm on Tuesday, December 13.

If you’d like to sign up for a class or support group meeting, just give us a call at either dispensary or email us at info@primeatc.com. And if you’d like to participate in cannabis trivia, just stop by our Chichester location on December 22 or our Merrimack location on December 23! The trivia tables will be open from 11am to 3pm.

education calendar, same info as blog

November Classes

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We are pleased to announce several November classes and support group meetings for the benefit of patients. If you’d like to sign up for any of these classes or meetings, we’d love to have you – just give us a call at either dispensary or email us at info@primeatc.com.

First, we will offer a New Patient Orientation class via Zoom at 10am on Friday, November 4. If that date doesn’t work for you, we’ll offer the same class in person at 10am on Saturday, November 19, in Merrimack (Unit C).

But that’s not all! For patients and caregivers who are interested in learning more about terpenes, we are offering a Terpene class in Merrimack at 10am on Wednesday, November 30. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the aromatic compounds that contribute to the flavor and effects of cannabis.

List of November classes, times, and locations.

We are also offering three support groups this month. At our cancer support group, we will discuss patients’ experiences using cannabis to treat cancer. Our senior support group is intended for older patients. Lastly, our patient support group is open to any registered patients who would like to discuss their therapeutic cannabis experiences.

These support groups will all take place via Zoom at 5pm on the following dates: Tuesday, November 8 (Cancer), Wednesday, November 16 (Senior), and Tuesday, November 22 (Patient).

List of November support groups, times, and locations

Finally, we will be setting up an “equipment table” at the dispensaries on Friday, November 11 (Merrimack) and Friday, November 25 (Chichester). This will be a great opportunity to learn more about the various types of equipment that are available to therapeutic cannabis patients and how to use them.

Here’s a calendar for the full month of November classes and support groups. Again, just give us a call or send us an email if you’d like to sign up!

November class calendar

October Classes

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Prime ATC is pleased to announce several October classes and support group meetings. If you’d like to sign up for any of these classes or meetings, we’d love to have you – just give us a call at either dispensary or email us at info@primeatc.com.

First, we will offer a New Patient Orientation class via Zoom at 5pm on Thursday, October 6. If that date doesn’t work for you, we’ll offer the same class in person at 10am on Saturday, October 15, in Merrimack (Unit C). A third New Patient Orientation class will take place via Zoom at 5pm on Thursday, October 27.

But that’s not all! For patients and caregivers who are interested in learning more about tinctures, we are offering a Tincture class via Zoom at 5pm on Thursday, October 20. The class will cover what tinctures are, how to use them, and the different options we have available.

graphic list of October classes

We are also offering three support groups this month. At our chronic pain support group, we will discuss our experiences using cannabis for pain relief. Our caregiver support group is open to any registered caregiver. Lastly, our patient support group is open to any registered patients who would like to discuss their therapeutic cannabis experiences.

These support groups will all take place via Zoom at 5pm on the following dates: Tuesday, October 11 (Chronic Pain), Monday, October 17 (Caregiver), and Tuesday, October 25 (Patient).

graphic list of October Support groups

Here’s a calendar for the full month. Again, just give us a call or send us an email if you’d like to sign up!

graphic calendar of October classes and support groups

September Classes!

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We are pleased to announce that Prime ATC will offer several therapeutic cannabis classes and a support group in September.

First, we will hold our New Patient Orientation Class in person at 10am on Thursday, September 8, at our Merrimack location in Unit C. A second New Patient Orientation Class will be held via Zoom only at 5pm on Wednesday, September 14. If you’re new to therapeutic cannabis, this class is designed to help you get a better understanding of the basics.

Next, we will offer our Patient Support Group via Zoom only at 5pm on Tuesday, September 20. This peer-facilitated support group is open to any therapeutic cannabis patient in NH. The discussion will be focused around the challenges of being a therapeutic cannabis patient, public stigma about cannabis, and communicating with medical providers about therapeutic cannabis.

Last, but not least, our Terpene Class will be held in person at 4pm on Thursday, September 29, at our Merrimack location in Unit C. This class is open to any patient or caregiver who is interested in learning more about the aromatic compounds that give cannabis its aroma.

To register for any of these classes, you can either call us at either dispensary or email us at info@primeatc.com. In person classes will be limited to 10 registrants, and Zoom classes will be unlimited.

September Classes at Prime ATC! New Patient Orientation Classes 9/8 at 10am (Merrimack Unit C) 9/14 at 5pm (Zoom only) Patient Support Group 9/20 at 5pm (Zoom only) Terpene Class 9/29 at 4pm (Merrimack Unit C)

Staff Spotlight: Alicia Bennett

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Many Prime patients already know that Alicia Bennett is one of the most knowledgeable and helpful staff members you could ever hope to meet at any dispensary. She has been consulting with patients and helping them get the most out of their experience with therapeutic cannabis since she joined our team in 2019. In recognition of her efforts, Prime recently promoted Alicia to a new position: Education Supervisor!

Alicia’s own journey with therapeutic cannabis began when she was a college student battling sarcoma, a rare and very aggressive form of cancer. The New Boston native tried cannabis while undergoing chemotherapy and recovering from surgery, and she found it very helpful in treating her pain, nausea, and anxiety. As an amputee, she has continued to find cannabis beneficial in minimizing her phantom sensations. In 2017, her remarkable story was featured in Teen Vogue magazine.

As a result of her experiences, Alicia developed a passion for learning about cannabis and sharing her knowledge. In addition to her work with patients at Prime, she recently traveled to Minneapolis, Minnesota, to speak at CancerCon 2022.

When Alicia isn’t at the dispensary speaking with patients or updating our educational handouts, you might find her gardening, playing in a swamp, or reading yet another article about therapeutic applications of cannabis.

If you have questions about therapeutic cannabis, Alicia would be a great person to ask! You can reach her by calling the Chichester dispensary at 603-212-1500. We also encourage you to check out the documents on our “patient education” page to learn more about the science behind therapeutic cannabis.

Thanks for sharing your story, Alicia!

Meet Our Cultivation Manager on 4/20!

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What day could be better than 4/20 for learning about cannabis cultivation? We are pleased to announce that our cultivation manager, Antonio Garcia, will be available to speak with patients and caregivers at the Chichester dispensary between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20.

If you’re curious to learn more about Prime’s cultivation methods, this is a great opportunity to meet the man in charge!

Antonio has been a member of our cultivation team for more than five years, and he would be happy to tell you anything you might like to know about our cannabis plants. He will also have a table set up with some photos and information about the cultivation process.

photo of Antonio Garcia standing in front of LA Kush Cake plants
Prime’s cultivation manager, Antonio Garcia, smiles for a photo in front of some LA Kush Cake plants.

We hope lots of patients will take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about cannabis cultivation on 4/20!

Let’s Talk about Terpenes!

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Terpenes are aromatic compounds in cannabis that contribute to its aroma and effects. They are found in all plants, and some of the terpenes found in cannabis are also found in fruits, flowers, herbs, and spices. Terpenes in cannabis vary depending on the strain, and the combination of terpenes contributes to the different smells and effects associated with each strain.

If you’d like to learn more about these interesting aromatic compounds, come join us next week at our Terpene Table! Our Education Supervisor, Alicia Bennett, will have a table set up on Monday, April 18 in Merrimack and Tuesday, April 19 in Chichester. This is a great educational opportunity, and it will also be fun!

After learning more about terpenes, you’ll have a chance to win prizes by playing “Guess the Terpene.” We will have unmarked samples so you can test your nose by trying to guess which terpene it is. If you successfully identify the correct terpene, you can spin a wheel to win a prize!

Terpene Table announcement graphic. Learn more about Terpenes by visiting Prime's Merrimack location on April 18 or Prime's Chichester location on April 19.

We have added a terpene quick guide on the back of the strain guide, and we expect this will be helpful for patients. We will also have new educational handouts available at the Terpene Table with more information about individual terpenes. Alicia will be there throughout the day to talk about terpenes and to answer questions about cannabis and our products.

We hope to see you at our Terpene Table in Merrimack on April 18 or in Chichester on April 19!