In prisons and jails across the country, lack of sleep among inmates continues to be a problematic and pressing issue. In recent studies, the L.A. … [Read more...]
Food for Rehabilitation: Other states provide examples for California to follow
California is being left behind when it comes to realizing the benefits of wholesome food and healthy diets in correctional facilities. While the … [Read more...]
Op-ed: Health and wellness are rights for all men
Darrell Wade, Executive Director and founder of Oregon Black Men’s Wellness, a nonprofit established in December 2019, celebrated Juneteenth with … [Read more...]
Residents share concern over portion size and standardized menu
Concerns have been made over diminishing food quality and portion size by many San Quentin residents. Most recently, residents have noticed a … [Read more...]
Medicaid funding available before parole
Three counties in California implemented a new program which will provide Medi-Cal to persons leaving prisons and jails. California became the … [Read more...]
Health information for the New Year
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans state that at least every 5 years, the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services must jointly … [Read more...]
Residents enjoy annual health and wellness fair
Hundreds of residents descended to the Lower Yard on October 31 to receive information and education about physical and mental health, enjoy … [Read more...]
San Quentin residents make hygiene care packages for indigent, newcomers
Hundreds of San Quentin residents donated hygiene supplies to help provide over a hundred care packages for indigent residents and newcomers to San … [Read more...]
BITTERSWEET
ARTIFICIAL SWEETENER LINKED TO CANCER The popular artificial sweetener known as aspartame is now on the World Health Organization’s list as … [Read more...]
PROSTATE CANCER EXAMS SAVE LIVES
Cancer is a leading cause of death in America’s jails and prisons, yet those afflicted frequently refuse to get examined or acknowledge their illness, … [Read more...]
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