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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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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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Do Inmates Have the Right to Refuse Treatment?
People in the U.S. have the right to refuse treatment, which means we can weigh our options and decide not to receive medical care. But ...
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Caring for Inmates with Mental Health Issues
About 2-in-5 jailed people have a history of mental illness, making behavioral healthcare a necessity at correctional centers. But many people think more can be ...
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Why Vaccines in Jail Matter
Vaccines are an important part of preventive healthcare. They help protect people from serious illness and reduce the spread of infectious diseases. Illnesses can spread ...
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TK Health Provides Healthcare Services in Madison County
TK Health is now the healthcare services provider for the Madison County Jail. The partnership began earlier this month. TK Health, an Oklahoma-based correctional healthcare ...
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TK Health Assists Jefferson County in Achieving National Certification
Jefferson County Correctional Facility, a TK Health partner, recently earned accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. This accreditation recognizes Jefferson County’s commitment ...
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