#CannabisIsMedicine

Vireo Health holds a clear conviction that medical cannabis works, and our patient and staff stories reinforce this passion. A patient’s medical marijuana card could be their passport to better care of their conditions. Below are stories shared from those who believe in the medical power of plants.

Patient Stories

Vireo Health centers our care around our incredible patients – their stories inspire and encourage us to continually innovate our medical cannabis products and tailor our dispensaries to their needs. #cannabisismedicine

In the early 2000’s I married my high school sweetheart. We were both young, each about 21 years old, Los Angeles natives recently transplanted to New York just starting our lives. A little over a year after…

An Industry to Believe In

Some might wonder how it feels to be working at a dispensary and I can assure you that the Vireo Health team is like my second family.

Helping my home community

Overtime, he found that Vireo Red was the product that worked best for his symptoms. Vireo Red is a THC dominant formulation that gave Michael energy without the aftereffects of drowsiness.

How Cannabis Helped One Veteran Find Relief

When I returned home, I was diagnosed with PTSD. At the time, there was a major stigma against PTSD, both inside the Armed Forces and in the general public. I couldn’t tell anyone and I didn’t want anyone to know.

Helping Win the Battle on the Homefront with Cannabis

Staff Stories

Working in cannabis isn’t just a job, it’s a career-path with passion. In these stories, Vireo Health’s staff testifies to the power of plants and how our customer-first approach to medical marijuana acts as a guiding light to the cannabis industry. #cannabisismedicine

I love that the Vireo staff is all about making top quality, safe medicine for our patients. I love taking care of our plants and patients.

Gregory Villarreal

From Vireo Team Member

I know that Cannabis research is still a relatively new field. However, the spread of both medical and adult-use programs across the United States has made it an essential and timely healthcare issue.

Kafui Togbenou

From Medical Cannabis Diversity Intern

I am warmed by the fact that patients look to us for professional advice. It makes me happy when a patient leaves us a five-star review for the professionalism and quality our team provides.

Jaren Forbes

From Team Member

I love being able to see patients smile again and hear their stories of overcoming their symptoms and struggles! Knowing that I can help someone and make a big difference in their life makes me feel like I am serving a purpose in life.

Mariela Dominquez

From Team Member