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Town Hall discussion centers on medical transportation concerns

July 5, 2025 by Bostyon Johnson

Pedro Cruz David Clifford Captain Spencer and Rolon Morris are on the job in front of SQ medical center.

Residents voiced their concerns to Transportation Department staff about appointment cancellations, wearing restraints, long wait times, and feelings … [Read more...]

Filed Under: HEALTHCARE Tagged With: medical

HEALTH: Simplifying Medi-Cal

November 29, 2021 by San Quentin News Contributor

Transitions Clinic Network (TCN) hosts a monthly reentry health-focused Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) column. This column is a space where we can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: CDCR Medical, Health Care, medical, Public Services

Heart tissues suffer lasting damage from COVID-19 coronavirus

October 30, 2021 by Anthony Manuel Caravalho

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In March 2021, well-known cardiologists discovered COVID-19 “cuts through the vertical muscle tissue of the heart.” They found COVID-19 is more than a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: COVID-19, HEALTHCARE Tagged With: Health Care, medical

Black History month celebrates artists and legends

February 23, 2021 by San Quentin News Contributor

Dr. Charles Drew (June 3, 1904 -April 1950) was an American surgeon and medical researcher. He researched in the field of blood transfusions and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS, Featured, PROFILE Tagged With: black history, medical, Profiles

Billing inmates $600 by medical provider-CCHCS

April 19, 2018 by Charles David Henry

Men who received treatment from hospitals outside the prison were surprised to receive medical bills along with a notice that they had to pay for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: cdcr, medical

INMATES BILLED FOR SERVICES

April 3, 2018 by Charles David Henry

Men who received treatment from hospitals outside the prison were surprised to receive medical bills along with a notice that they had to pay for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: health, Health and Wellness, health bills, hospital, inmates, medical, prison hospitals, prison reform, prison services, prisoners

ACLU Sues Alameda Over Pregnancy Tests

October 29, 2014 by N. T. NOBLE BUTLER

A civil rights organization is suing to halt the forced pregnancy testing of women when they are booked into the Alameda County jail. This amounts to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: ACLU, Alameda County, medical

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