Some medical cannabis supporters, like Pennsylvania pharmacist Lauren Vrabel, have raised concerns about the health department’s oversight of the certification process.

The hospital systems says it will reimburse students who complete the program and work for UPMC in Central Pa. for two years.

The compact would allow out-of-state doctors, nurses and physical therapists to easily become licensed to work in Pa.

Fired workers and frustrated employers are facing off in court battles over Pennsylvania’s vague safeguards for marijuana patients, and those on both sides are asking for a legislative fix.

The Northern Pennsylvania Regional College held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil its new education and training facility in Fairview Township.