Health and Wellness

San Quentin settles lawsuit with psychiatrist over mental health care

February 7, 2019 by Anthony Manuel Caravalho

A settlement of $822,000 for the plaintiff, Dr. Christopher Wadsworth A lawsuit alleging retaliation against a San Quentin psychiatrist who … [Read more...]

Kid CAT Chairman Si Dang’s 2019 youth address

January 24, 2019 by Si Dang

For many of us who are incarcerated, the ultimate dream is freedom. The question of whether we will achieve that dream, however, often lies in our … [Read more...]

RJ forum discusses the topic of intellectual disabilities and healing

January 24, 2019 by Rahsaan Thomas

Mrs. Leigh Ann Davis flew in from Texas to speak at a Restorative Justice (RJ) symposium at San Quentin on the topic of supporting people with … [Read more...]

Female prisoners and advocates fight against breast cancer

January 23, 2019 by Marcus Henderson

The fight against breast cancer found advocates and support from women prisoners and staff at the California Institution for Women (CIW). The … [Read more...]

Starting off 2019’s resolution by being their best self

January 17, 2019 by Jesse Vasquez

I am motivated when people believe in me. I used to do things to please others Every year starts with so much promise. During the first quarter … [Read more...]

Veterans Healing Veterans organizes Shakespeare plays

January 15, 2019 by Wayne Boatwright

A group of San Quentin veterans joined with Shakespearean actors on Nov. 29 to portray the experience of service and sacrifice. A banner greeted … [Read more...]

Five nights of mind, body and soul seeking at Christian revival

January 10, 2019 by lloyd payne

The phrase “a convenient season” was taken from the Book of Acts; Chapter 24; Verse 25 as a theme for San Quentin’s Garden Chapel annual … [Read more...]

Nevada Supreme Court rules prisoners not receiving healthy food

January 10, 2019 by Salvador Solorio

Prisoners of Nevada filed a lawsuit claiming food provided by the state is unhealthy. The state Supreme Court agreed with prisoners in their ruling … [Read more...]

CIW hosts second annual Suicide Prevention Week

January 5, 2019 by Marcus Henderson

Women prisoners at the California Institution for Women (CIW) were given the knowledge to promote awareness at its second annual Suicide Prevention … [Read more...]

10th annual San Quentin CARES "Walk for a Cure" builds community

December 30, 2018 by David Ditto

Community members, volunteers and San Quentin inmates joined forces the first weekend in October to fight breast cancer at the 10th Annual “Walk for a … [Read more...]