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Read the latest news and events from CorrHealth and the correctional healthcare world.
Veterans Welcome!
Veterans are used to a changing environment within the confines of a set structure. This is similar to how CorrHealth operates inside our county...
Where Veterans Continue to Serve
Veterans are used to adapting to changing environments while operating within a clear structure. This closely reflects how CorrHealth functions...
CorrHealth Renews Contract with Luna County
Dallas, TX – CorrHealth is delighted to announce the official renewal of its contract with Luna County Detention Center in Deming, New Mexico....
CorrHealth Renews Contract with Jefferson County
Dallas, TX – CorrHealth and Jefferson County have signed a long-term renewal of a new and innovative contract. The renewal expands the continued...
CorrHealth Transitions into Garfield County Jail
Dallas, TX – CorrHealth is excited to announce their new partnership with Garfield County to provide comprehensive medical, mental, and ancillary...
Nurses – Always Prepared for Anything
When emergencies happen in correctional settings, our teams are well-prepared to respond quickly. Recently, although ambulances had been called, our...
Efren Urbina made it his mission
Three cheers for Efren Urbina, LMSW and Mental Health Professional at our Luna County facility. Efren has just confirmed the donation of 100 Spanish...
Congratulations to Jonathan McCroan, new CCHP!
Jonathan is now a Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP). He passed the exam while attending the National Commission on Correctional...
Recent Posts
Warfarin For All?… I Think Not!
Few things are better in medicine than having an effective and cheap medication with multiple indications; enter the 70-year-old rodenticide (yes, that was its original indication), warfarin. DVT? Warfarin. PE? Warfarin. Afib? Warfarin. LV thrombus? Warfarin. Mechanical valve? Warfarin. Coagulopathy? Warfarin. And the list goes on…
Meet Gates Lambeth: A Champion for Change at CorrHealth
We are excited to introduce Gates Lambeth, CorrHealth’s Discharge Planner in Wichita County! As our Discharge Planner, Gates plays a pivotal role in guiding inmates back to their communities, ensuring they have access to essential services such as mental health...
Oh No, Not a Hunger Striker!
Ah yes, arguably the most difficult, complicated, and frustrating patient found in corrections… the hunger striker. The simple mentioning of the term brings a shudder to all those working in the correctional field. These patients command an exhaustive number of...
Meet Erica Uzpen RN, MSN, CCHP: Leading the Way in Correctional Healthcare Compliance and Education
In an informative Q&A session, we are proud to introduce Erica Uzpen, our Director of Compliance and Education Systems at CorrHealth. With a rich background in healthcare and a passion for correctional nursing, Erica shares insights into her journey, role, and...
Introducing Abe Balsamo: A Beacon of Dedication in Correctional Healthcare
In celebration of National Physicians Week, CorrHealth is proud to spotlight one of our distinguished team members, Abe Balsamo. Serving as the Medical Director at Taos County Adult Corrections, Abe exemplifies the dedication, skill, and compassion that are the...