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The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) honored Jasinda Muhammad, Deputy Director of Human Resources for California Correctional Health Care...
Sometimes it takes a stroke of artistic genius to inspire people to action. That’s why CCHCS turned to incarcerated artists...
Read More About Incarcerated Flu Poster Campaign raises awareness
CDCR and CCHCS staff recently joined incarcerated people across the state in observance of International Overdose Awareness Day. This annual...
Read More About CDCR, CCHCS observe International Overdose Awareness Day
In honor of Human Resources (HR) Professionals Day, Inside CDCR caught up with Laura Harvick, Assistant Deputy Director of HR...
Read More About From Volunteer to Leader: Meet Laura Harvick, HR professional
When a friend suggested a correctional institution nursing career, Dawn Freeman hesitated as correctional health care was unknown territory. What...
Read More About Dawn Freeman leads with compassion in recovery care
After years of work raising awareness of deaths, this year’s International Overdose Awareness Day will be focused on the connections...
Read More About International Overdose Awareness Day 2025 is Aug. 31
While aboard a 15-hour direct flight from Delhi to San Francisco, a California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) nurse consultant...
Read More About Nurse Consultant Punardeep Dhillon assists passenger mid‑flight
In recognition of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, we spoke with Kathleen Salacup, supervising registered nurse II (SRN II) at...
Read More About CMF memory care nurse supports patients in cognitive decline
In August 2024, Valley State Prison (VSP) in Chowchilla was one of two institutions chosen to implement the START NOW...
California Correctional Institution (CCI) at Tehachapi honored three staff members who have dedicated over 25 years to CDCR. The honors...
Read More About CCI honors three for 25‑plus years of service