$6.5 million dollar settlement impacts several prisons Several residents in San Quentin say their personal information was stolen while they were … [Read more...]
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month
CDCR Chief Medical Officer says colon cancer screenings have importance Incarceration is bad for your health. Colon cancer is the second … [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...]
Residents submit artwork to encourage flu vaccinations
As Covid considerations have faded, for San Quentin residents, the memories and impact from the pandemic has remained prevalent when deciding whether … [Read more...]
Fentanyl overdoses show effects
Illicit opioid use causes life changing effects to society and incarcerates people by way of crime, addiction, and death. Fentanyl is a very … [Read more...]
REVIVE leads CPR training program for SQ general population
Three-and-a-half million deaths by heart attack happen every year and only four of ten bystanders would have known how to prevent them with hands-on … [Read more...]
Human rights center introduces doctors into justice reform discussions
A group of advocates has set its sights on reforming Rhode Island’s criminal justice system through a variety of social services programs. Doctors … [Read more...]
State medical staff receive raises after negotiations
California state medical professionals have negotiated significant pay increases, avoiding a threatened strike. The two-year contract would cost an … [Read more...]
Embracing harm-reduction solutions in prisons
Community health clinics discuss approaches to reduce harms from drug addictions Transitions Clinic Network (TCN) is a network of community … [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...]
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