When you think of prison, thoughts of listless inmates wasting away in cells come to mind. However, wellness is alive in a most unusual place: San … [Read more...]
Prisoners’ Survey Reveals Unique Ways to Keep Healthy
When you think of prison, thoughts of listless inmates wasting away in cells come to mind. However, wellness is alive in the most unusual place, San … [Read more...]
S.Q. Daoist Group Celebrates New Spring Festival
The Daoists group of San Quentin celebrated its first annual Spring Festival. “Gong Xi Fa Chai,” which means, “congratulations and make a fortune,” … [Read more...]
Wellness Corner
Vegetables are a great source of nutrition and the gateway to good health, but the San Quentin Prison population is falling short in receiving this … [Read more...]
Health & Wellness
Cold season is here again and the question always comes up: Is it OK to exercise if I have a cold? According to Mayo Clinic Doctor Edward R. … [Read more...]
Wellness Corner
The ultimate upper body exercise is the push-up, says Convict Conditioning author and coach Paul Wade. It’s no secret that push-ups build strength and … [Read more...]
Hedge Fund Manager’s Idea: S.Q. Investment Club
A renowned portfolio manager says San Quentin prisoners should create an investment club to learn how to make money with Wall Street stocks. David … [Read more...]
Unexpected Encounter Prompts Successful Diabetes Program
It was a chance encounter that led to development of a promising diabetes-control program that might improve the health of many San Quentin inmates, … [Read more...]
Some California Counties Are Refusing to Sign New Contracts
Most California counties claim federal reimbursements for prison health care do not cover the cost, and are refusing to sign new contracts, the … [Read more...]
New Class Teaching Diabetics
A new diabetes class began at San Quentin’s H-unit in February. “So far the results are promising,” said Nurse Appleton. After relocating to San … [Read more...]