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Awards and Appreciation

Awards and Appreciation highlights CDCR and CCHCS staff being recognized by the department, institution or outside groups for their outstanding work.

SCC 60th anniversary banner.

SCC staff celebrate 60 years of public safety

Sierra Conservation Center (SCC) recently celebrated 60 years of public safety while also saluting staff during their annual appreciation day....

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Associate Director Bryan Phillips received a health care medical liaison award, presented during an October conference.

AD Phillips receives Custody Medical Liaison Award

Associate Director (AD) Bryan Phillips received the Custody Medical Liaison Award during a recent health care conference. The award was...

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Jasinda Muhammad holding award

Jasinda Muhammad honored with CalHR Award 

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) honored Jasinda Muhammad, Deputy Director of Human Resources for California Correctional Health Care...

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Staff appreciation barbecue at Ironwood State Prison.

Ironwood hosts staff appreciation barbecue

Ironwood State Prison’s Employee’s Association and management recently hosted a staff appreciation barbecue. The event thanked staff for their hard...

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DAPO staff and leadership with Parole Agent Kristen Blehm.

Parole Agent Kristen Blehm named Peace Officer of Year

The Exchange Club of Redding celebrated the dedication and bravery of Shasta County peace officers, naming Parole Agent Kristen Blehm...

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Mule Creek State Prison staff appreciation weekend team building event with a softball tournament group photo.

Mule Creek hosts staff appreciation weekend

The Mule Creek State Prison Employees Association brought the community together in vibrant fashion with a staff appreciation weekend. The...

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Group photo of San Quentin Rehabilitation Center Business Services staff at an appreciation event marking the end of summer.

San Quentin Business Services show staff appreciation

A special staff appreciation barbecue was recently held at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center for the Business Services team. The Sept....

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Region III with leaders and a correctional counselor who won a logo contest as part of team-building efforts involving the etire area

Region III DAI, DRP, CCHCS embrace team atmosphere

Region III is embracing the team atmosphere in the Bakersfield Regional Office. In January 2025, CDCR and California Correctional Health...

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Grilling burgers at the staff appreciation event at PBSP in Crescent City, Calif.

Pelican Bay State Prison shows staff appreciation

Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP) in Crescent City recently celebrated its annual staff appreciation day Aug. 15. This well-deserved opportunity...

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Pelican Bay state prison welcomed staff families to a special event to learn more about the prison and the jobs their loved ones do inside the walls.

Pelican Bay State Prison welcomes staff families

Pelican Bay State Prison invited all staff and their families to participate in a special family day. This initiative began...

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