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...]
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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...]
MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR PAROLEES INCREASE AS RESULT OF LAWSUIT
Editor-in-Chief The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation will now provide extended supplies of medication and other medical … [Read more...]