| The mission of the American Correctional Health Services Association (ACHSA) is to serve as an effective forum for current issues and needs confronting correctional health care. |
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We provide education, skill development, and support for personnel, organizations, and decision-makers involved in correctional health services. |
| We strive to contribute to a sense of community among correctional health providers and to create positive changes in health for detained and incarcerated individuals. |
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The ACHSA Board of Directors will discuss the attached proposed position statement on the Use of Shackles on Pregnant Inmates as an agenda item at its meeting on Monday July 13, 2009. Correctional health providers are invited to review and submit any feedback to admin@achsa.org or president@achsa.org prior to the date of the meeting. |
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The Mentally Ill in Jail: Whose Problem is it Anyway?
July 15, 2009 Live Satellite/Internet Broadcast |
| Interim Guidance for Correctional and Detention Facilities on Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus |
| National Prison Rape Elimination Commission Update |
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National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Quality Guidelines for Hospice and End-of-Life Care
in Correctional Settings |
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Journal of Correctional Health Care Accepted to Medline |
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OJJDP Announces Recovery Act Funding Opportunities |
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Prison Spending Outpaces all but Medicaid
One in every 31 adults is in prison, on parole or probation, at a cost to the states of $47 billion in 2008, according to a new study. |
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MRSA Awareness:
Dr. Kendig |
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Second Chance Act |
AATOD's Methadone Dosage Induction Advisory |
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Pew Report
One in 100: Behind Bars in America 2008 |
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Enhancing Linkages to HIV Primary Care and Services in Jail Settings Initiative |
AN UPDATE FROM HRSA, HIV/AIDS BUREAU,
SPECIAL PROJECTS OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE |
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Pandemic Planning Checklists
State & Local Pandemic Influenza Planning
Law Enforcement Pandemic Influenza Planning
Correctional Facilities Pandemic Influenza Planning |
Pocket Guides |
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Dr. Carmona discusses Correctional Health Call to Action in July 11, 2007 New York Times |
Useful Links! |
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Habilitation or Harm: Project Greenlight and the Potential Consequences of Correctional Programming |
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Traumatic Brain Injury in Prisons and Jails:
An Unrecognized Problem |
Updated recommended treatment regimens for gonococcal infections and associated conditions |
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Prevention and Control of Tuberculosis in Correctional and Detention Facilities: Recommendations from CDC |
Latest Avian Flu Information |
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Latest Pandemic Influenza Update |
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Greater Oversight and Rigorous Safeguards Needed to Ensure That All Research Involving Prisoners Meets High Ethical Standards |
Panel Suggests Using Inmates in Drug Trials |
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Fast Tests To Help Jail's HIV Fight |
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Pocket Guides |
HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care, Treatment and Support in Prison Settings |
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