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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 company, partners with 144 jails in 14 states to provide medical care. The company has ...
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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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Understanding Jail Medication Policy
A person’s healthcare needs don’t end when they go to jail. And with an estimated nearly 70% of the population on some type of medication ...
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Nurse Stress: How To Handle It
You know that nursing is rewarding, and you want to help people. But dang, it feels stressful some days! Emotional strain and constant demands can ...
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Treating Withdrawal in Jail
Thousands of people are booked into jails every day. Of them, more than 60% meet the criteria for substance use disorder. That means a significant ...
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How Telehealth in Jails Is Expanding Access to Care
Healthcare in jails depends on strong clinical teams, thoughtful coordination, and a shared commitment to each patient’s well-being. Providers regularly deliver care through in-person services. ...
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Offering Encouraging Words to Someone in Jail
It’s difficult to know what to do or say when a loved one is in jail. It’s probably not a situation either of you wants ...
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