Health Care

The benefits of sports after Covid

July 31, 2021 by steve brooks

After a year of suffering through the deadliest outbreak of the disease in history, the sun is finally shining for SQ sports. The exercise yard is … [Read more...]

CDCR vaccinates three-quarters of prison population

July 31, 2021 by Kevin Sawyer

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) leads the nation in vaccinating its prison population, according to a study done by … [Read more...]

SQ’s Newest Quarantine: Gastroenteritis

July 31, 2021 by Timothy Hicks

San Quentin has been hit with another virus. Residents seem to not be able to catch a break from suffering through the effects and consequences caused … [Read more...]

Finding Medical Help After Incarceration

May 31, 2021 by Vincent O'Bannon

Formerly incarcerated individuals find success with California’s Transitions Clinic Network (TCN). TCN clinics train community health workers to … [Read more...]

Incarcerated juveniles suffer psychologically during COVID-19 lockdowns

March 31, 2021 by Edwin Chavez

Incarcerated juveniles around the nation are feeling the psychological pressures of being exposed to harsh solitary confinement conditions in the name … [Read more...]

Black History month celebrates artists and legends

February 23, 2021 by San Quentin News Contributor

Dr. Charles Drew (June 3, 1904 -April 1950) was an American surgeon and medical researcher. He researched in the field of blood transfusions and … [Read more...]

COVID-19 vaccinations in CDCR

February 23, 2021 by Vincent O'Bannon

Makeshift vaccination stations were erected on San Quentin’s West Block yard in late January to provide those 65 and older and other vulnerable … [Read more...]

Outbreak spike in Folsom spark disagreement over its cause

December 31, 2020 by Kenneth R. Brydon

Disagreement has been reported over the cause of a spike in Covid-19 cases at Folsom State Prison. Several prisoners blamed some correctional … [Read more...]

Cutting SQ population in half is a risky job

December 31, 2020 by Vincent O'Bannon

San Quentin is on the verge of a monumental change after a state appellate court ordered the prison to slice its incarcerated population by 50% to cut … [Read more...]