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TK Health Becomes Medical Services Administrator for Potter County Detention Center

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 Health is an Oklahoma-based corrections healthcare company that serves jails throughout the region. TK Health ...
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Most Common Mental Health Issues in Jails

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 ...
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TK Health Provides Medical Care in Stone County

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

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?

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 ...
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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 ...
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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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