Health Policy
September 17, 2012 | Feature/Topic
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Gender Differences in Chronic Medical, Psychiatric, and Substance-Dependence Disorders Among Jail Inmates
March 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Women in jail are more likely to suffer from medical, psychiatric and drug dependence than incarcerated men, although men suffer more alcohol dependence, according to a survey of U.S. inmates.
Is Incarceration a Contributor to Health Disparities?
February 3, 2010 | Journal Article
This article examines the relationship between a history of incarceration and access to medical care. Inmates have a higher burden of chronic disease than the general public and face disruptions in health care both during and after incarceration. Little is known about ex-offenders' use of medical care following incarceration.
Release from Prison
January 11, 2007 | Journal Article
A High Risk of Death for Former Inmates
Cancer Screening Among Jail Inmates
October 1, 2005 | Journal Article
Small studies have shown an increased burden of health problems among inmates compared to the rest of the population. This study examines jail inmates' knowledge of cancer screening tests, their frequency of screening and their willingness to underg ...
Access to Health Care in the Community for Ex-Prisoners - Defining Guidelines
July 14, 2008 | Program Result
The Community Voices: Healthcare for the Underserved program of Morehouse School of Medicine convened two meetings in 2006 to define guidelines for health care access for prisoners re-entering the community.
Blue Ribbon Commission Reports Racial Disparities in Drug Addiction Policies - Makes Recommendations
December 23, 2009 | Program Result
The commission sought to influence drug policies and practices, held African-American drug policy summits, worked in communities around the country on drug policy issues and disseminated the commission's policy recommendations.
Community-Based TB Prevention Programs
October 1, 1997 | Program Result
From 1994 to 1997, staff at The Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health, Baltimore, developed a tuberculosis (TB) screening and prevention program by linking health care resources aimed at the control of tuberculosis, with community-based resources for under-served populations in Baltimore City.
New Database Aimed at Linking Atlanta Groups in TB Fight
October 1, 1997 | Program Result
Emory University School of Medicine oversaw the Atlanta TB Prevention Coalition, a collaborative and coordinated effort by the various groups in Atlanta involved in education, care, and management of individuals with or at risk for TB.