Tag: Prison Healthcare

Is the Medical and Mental Healthcare in Prison Safe?

Healthcare is sometimes safe in prison. But there are many documented cases of problems.

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How Can You Learn If Your Loved One’s Prison Had a Coronavirus Outbreak?

COVID-19 is sweeping through America’s prisons. How to find out if there has been a coronavirus outbreak at your loved one’s prison.

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You’re Pregnant in Prison. What Are Your Rights to Medical Care, Your Child, Abortion, and Shackles?

Prisons do not have the same health care most people have outside jail. But that doesn’t mean you don’t get proper treatment.

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When Will Prisoners Get the COVID Vaccine?

People around the country are getting their coronavirus vaccinations. But when will prisoners get the COVID vaccine? Let’s take a look.

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Do You Have a Right to Personal Hygiene in Prison?

People in prison have a right to personal hygiene.

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Do Prisons Provide Health Status Updates on an Incarcerated Person?

Prisons usually won’t update you on the health status of a prisoner, except in specific circumstances.

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Do You Have Access to Mental Health Care in Prison?

Mental health in prisons can be a big problem. Access to the right care helps keep inmates and prison staff safe.

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What If Your Loved One Isn’t Getting Necessary Medical Care in Prison?

If your loved one isn’t getting the medical care they need in prison, you may want to do everything you can to help. Here’s how you can.

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What Can You Do If You’ve Been Denied Medical Care in Prison?

You have the right to medical care, even in prison. However, what happens if a prison denies you medical care?

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Are You Entitled to Healthcare in Prison?

Yes. Prisons must provide healthcare, but the care you get might look a little different.

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