California Medical Facility (CMF) hosted an informational health fair organized by medical staff in mid-December.
Staff got the word out to educate the incarcerated population on a range of topics including high blood pressure, diabetes, nutrition, dental care, immunizations and more.
The population visited multiple booths with varied activities such as checking blood pressure, weight, and blood glucose. Others included immunizations, nutritional education and mental health wellness.
“Sometimes we forget to take care of ourselves while we are focused on doing time,” said one of the incarcerated participants. “This is a good reminder that the goal should be to still be healthy and better when we are done with our sentence.”
Medical staff were on hand to educate and inform the population on everything about health and living a healthy life. Members of the peer support program introduced themselves and assisted attendees on their journey through the CMF gymnasium-turned-convention hall.
Chief Nursing Executive A. Mulumba was pleased with the turn out.
“I think this was a success,” Mulumba said. “Hopefully we can build on this for next year’s event.”
Photos and story by Health Care Access acting Capt. Christian Bennamon
Additional photos by Officer K. Mouaxiong
California Correctional Health Care Services
Submitted by Lt. A. Toomer, public information officer
California Medical Facility
Read more stories related to prison health care.
Follow CDCR on YouTube, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter). Listen to the CDCR Unlocked podcast.
Related content
CCHCS staff reflect on mentorship during Women’s History Month
During Women’s History Month, CCHCS staff are reflecting on the women who helped shape their careers, highlighting how mentorship from…
Life‑saving era: CDCR expands naloxone access
To decrease overdose deaths in California prisons, CDCR has expanded unprecedented access to naloxone. Commonly known by its brand name,…
Watch: Observing Patient Safety Week 2026
Editor’s note: Patient Safety Week is observed March 9-13, 2026. Most incarcerated people leave institutional life at some point and…