Hundreds of prisoners formed long lines on San Quentin’s Lower Yard at the prison’s 15th Annual Health Fair on Aug. 24. Stations were set up throughout the prison where volunteers offered medical services and wellness information, ranging from blood pressure checks and chiropractic services to mental health seminars, diabetes tests and nutritional information. In total, 156 volunteers served more than 2,000 prisoners throughout the day. “It’s important for everyone to have the education to take care of themselves,” said Madeline … [Read more...] about San Quentin holds 15th Annual Health Fair
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14th annual Health Fair held under smoky skies
Smoke from the North Bay wildfires loomed over San Quentin, but it failed to derail the 14th Annual TRUST Health Fair. Despite the poor air quality, hundreds of inmates and volunteers braved the elements to give and receive medical services. “It was a debate in our executive office, if we should have the fair or not,” said Steve Emrick, San Quentin Community Partnership Manager. “But we made the decision to push forward; we have seen the changes this event has had on our own health services. Sometimes they capture something in someone who may … [Read more...] about 14th annual Health Fair held under smoky skies
TRUST and Centerforce 12th Annual Health Fair
For the 12th consecutive year, San Quentin, California’s oldest state prison, hosted the largest health fair to date by any correctional facility in the nation. Held Aug. 21, the TRUST Centerforce Health Fair collaborated with the Bay Area Black Nurses Association, Alameda County Health Department, San Francisco State University Nursing School and the San Quentin State Prison medical department to educate inmates about the importance of healthcare. Nearly 2,000 inmates received healthcare information from more than 150 volunteers who … [Read more...] about TRUST and Centerforce 12th Annual Health Fair
Job Fair Sponsored by TRUST Program
Several Bay Area employers visited San Quentin State Prison in June to interview inmates at a first-of-its-kind job fair hosted by the inmate group TRUST (Teaching Responsibility Utilizing Sociological Training). Employers came from Caltrans, Anders & Anders, Every Dog Has Its Day Care, Home of Chicken & Waffles, Aaron Metals and Planting Justice. Prior to the job fair, Nelson “Nobel” Butler, 46, a TRUST inmate, and sponsor Diana Williams conducted employment readiness seminars over a five-week period to prepare the men to meet … [Read more...] about Job Fair Sponsored by TRUST Program
10th Annual TRUST Health Fair Screens Over 1,000
Dozens of Bay Area physicians, nurses and healthcare providers made their way to San Quentin’s Lower Yard on August 16 to test, screen and offer medical checkups to more than 1,000 inmates at the 10th Annual TRUST Health Fair. An assortment of public and private health organizations coordinated with Chief Medical Officer of San Quentin Elena Tootell to provide the services. Centerforce, Bay Area Black Nurses Association and Alameda County Public Health Department, Office of Urban Male Health Initiative, contributed to the Health … [Read more...] about 10th Annual TRUST Health Fair Screens Over 1,000