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Primary Health Conditions for Incarcerated Individuals

People who are jailed have a myriad of health issues. They’re more likely to experience chronic diseases, mental health issues, and substance use. That’s why correctional healthcare is such a critical service. But what types of conditions are most common? ...

January 22, 2025

TK Health Becomes Medical Services Administrator for Potter County Detention Center

January 16, 2025

TK Health is now the medical services administrator for the Potter County Detention Center. The partnership began at the beginning of the new year. TK ...

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Most Common Mental Health Issues in Jails

January 15, 2025

Mental health issues are common in jails. About 20% of people in jails have a mental illness, according to one survey. While other research shows ...

TK Health Provides Medical Care in Stone County

January 14, 2025

TK Health is now the medical services provider for the Stone County Jail. The partnership began at the beginning of the new year. TK Health ...

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TK Health Provides Medical Care for Las Animas County Jail

January 13, 2025

TK Health is now the medical services provider for the Las Animas County Jail. The partnership began at the beginning of the new year. TK ...

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Force-Feeding in Jail: Is It Allowed?

January 8, 2025

While it’s rare, some jailed people may refuse to eat as a form of protest or because of illness. Regardless of the reason, ongoing refusal ...

Dealing with Depression in Jail

January 1, 2025

No one wants to be in jail — doing the same things, talking to the same people, eating the same food, and staring at the same ...