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The Power of Empathetic Care in Correctional Healthcare
Providing healthcare in jails is a big responsibility. Many patients arrive with complex health conditions and past experiences that can make it challenging for them to trust others, even people who are trying to help them. Empathetic care becomes a ...
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Building Emotional Resilience in Correctional Healthcare
Correctional healthcare presents unique challenges. Many healthcare team members carry a heavy emotional load as they support people who may be at one of the ...
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Expanding Access: How Medication-Assisted Treatment Supports Recovery in Jails
People deserve access to care that supports safe healing and recovery. At TK Health, that belief guides everything we do, including how we care for ...
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Correctional Healthcare Is Public Health: Why Care Behind Bars Matters
We live in community, which means the health of even a small group of people can be directly tied to the well-being of others. Consider ...
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Understanding Opioid Use Disorder and Its Impact in Jails
Jails are on the front lines of the opioid epidemic. An estimated 63 percent of people in jail have a substance use disorder, according to ...
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How To Become a Correctional Counselor
Correctional counselors help patients address mental health issues and prepare for life outside of jail. They do this by providing much-needed mental health support. They ...
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What It’s Like to Be a Travel Nurse in Correctional Healthcare
Working as a nurse means constantly adapting to new challenges and caring for people in unique circumstances. Nowhere is that truer than in correctional healthcare, ...
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