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Terrabis Brings Medical Cannabis Service to Four Illinois Dispensaries

In a significant move for registered medical cannabis patients, Terrabis, a prominent multi-state cannabis operator, has officially commenced operations at four of its five dispensaries in Illinois. Locations in Woodstock, Dixon, Plainfield, and Grayville are now welcoming patients, while the Mundelein dispensary is also set to participate pending local permissions. This expansion aligns with new Illinois regulations designed to increase access, allowing more adult-use dispensaries to cater to registered patients within their communities.

Terrabis initially entered the cannabis industry by serving medical patients in Missouri back in 2021, well before adult-use sales were authorized. With a strong foundation of five years dedicated to patient care, Terrabis has honed its training programs and developed a customer-focused dispensary experience. CEO Dan Ambrosino emphasized the company’s dedication to serving the medical community: “We built this company serving medical patients, and that has never stopped being the core of what we do. Patients aren't just shopping; they’re managing a condition. Bringing medical services to four more Illinois communities means more patients can get that kind of support and tax savings without a long drive.”

What Medical Patients Can Expect at Terrabis

Patients visiting participating Terrabis dispensaries can look forward to a variety of services tailored to enhance their shopping experience:

• - Priority service for registered patients to ensure a smooth and supportive process.
• - Assistance navigating the Illinois medical cannabis card application process via a step-by-step guide on the website and virtual consultations with licensed physicians through the platform Leafwell.
• - A promotional offer for new medical patients, including a dollar pre-roll or gummies with their first purchase.

Accessibility Features Tailored for Patients

Recognizing the diverse barriers faced by patients depending on their locations, Terrabis has structured each dispensary to address specific challenges.

In Woodstock and Grayville, patients can utilize a drive-thru service—notably, Grayville launched the state's first dual-window dispensary drive-thru, followed closely by Woodstock. For those with mobility limitations or chronic pain, the convenience of remaining in their vehicles can transform a potentially difficult trip into a manageable experience.

In Dixon, where medical cannabis resources were previously situated over 35 miles away, local patients can access care much closer to home. The Dixon City Council recently updated its local cannabis ordinance to facilitate drive-thru service, with Terrabis working closely with city officials to advance these plans.

Meanwhile, the Plainfield location boasts extended hours from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday to Saturday, accommodating patients with varying work schedules, including those on night shifts. Plans for a drive-thru service there are also in the works, pending the necessary approvals.

Terrabis aims to implement drive-thru services across all five of its Illinois locations as regulations permit, ensuring ease of access for those who need it most.

Two-Week Patient Drive with Leafwell

To further enhance accessibility, Terrabis has partnered with Leafwell since its Missouri operations and continues this collaboration in Illinois. They are currently launching a two-week online patient drive that offers a 30% discount on new medical card registrations and renewals, reducing the fee to $69. Even after the drive ends, a standard discount will remain available through Leafwell.

Ambrosino stressed the importance of accessibility for patients: “Access is the whole point. A patient who can't afford the certification or can't find a nearby provider isn’t part of the program, regardless of the legal framework. Our collaboration with Leafwell is fundamentally focused on removing barriers.”

Conclusion

Illinois residents interested in becoming registered patients can explore options through Terrabis’s website. With its commitment to improving patient care and making medical cannabis more accessible, Terrabis's expansion represents a pivotal step in the ongoing evolution of cannabis care in Illinois.

For more information on Terrabis and its offerings, visit www.terrabis.co.