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...]
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...]