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...]
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...]
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...]
TRANSITION FROM PRISON HEALTH CARE TO THE COMMUNITY
Health FAQ: How do I transition from health care inside to the community? Transitions Clinic Network (TCN) is a network of community health … [Read more...]
FORMERLY INCARCERATED MAY FILL HEALTHCARE WORKER VOID
The nation is struggling with a shortage of health care workers even as many people incarcerated in the nation’s prisons and jails struggle to find … [Read more...]
UNDERSTANDING MEDICAL COVERAGE
HELPING LOW-INCOME PATIENTS NAVIGATE COMPLEX INSURANCE SYSTEM Transitions Clinic Network (TCN) is a network of community health clinics that serve … [Read more...]
UNION: CONTRACT CARE NO SUBSTITUTE FOR STAFF PSYCHIATRISTS
By Cainen ChambersContributing Writer Has the mental health of incarcerated persons declined because the state has turned to private contractors to … [Read more...]
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