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Dealing with Depression in Jail

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 walls day in and day out. Being jailed means the person just waits for time ...
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How Much Does a Correctional Nurse Make?

You’re considering various jobs in nursing and are curious about working in correctional healthcare. It seems challenging and interesting, but you wonder, “How much does ...
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What to Say to Someone in Jail

You honestly never thought you would end up here, but you have a loved one in jail. You’re experiencing a ton of emotions and are ...
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TK Health Becomes Medical Provider in Blount County

TK Health is now the medical services provider at the Blount County Justice Center. The partnership began this month.  TK Health is an Oklahoma-based corrections ...
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Why Jails Use Correctional Healthcare Companies

People jailed in the U.S. have a constitutional right to receive medical care, and the counties housing them are responsible for providing that care. However, ...
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Caring for Inmates with Mental Health Issues

Did you know that jails and prisons are considered the largest providers of mental health services in the U.S.? About 2-in-5 jailed people have a ...
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TK Health Assumes Medical Care at Phelps County Jail

TK Health now provides medical services for the Phelps County Jail, adding it to the about 140 jails where the company provides correctional healthcare. CEO ...
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