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A health care provider that faced dozens of prisoner lawsuits is filing for bankruptcy

Wellpath's bankruptcy is delaying justice for families suing over incarcerated individuals' medical neglect, highlighting issues of accountability in healthcare for prisoners.

Black man with sickle cell disease died naked and alone' in cell

Quality journalism is vital for addressing urgent social issues, including prison healthcare and reproductive rights, and should be accessible to all.

A health care provider that faced dozens of prisoner lawsuits is filing for bankruptcy

Wellpath's bankruptcy is delaying justice for families suing over incarcerated individuals' medical neglect, highlighting issues of accountability in healthcare for prisoners.

Black man with sickle cell disease died naked and alone' in cell

Quality journalism is vital for addressing urgent social issues, including prison healthcare and reproductive rights, and should be accessible to all.
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My Brother's Wife Returned From Black Friday Shopping to Find Him Dead. But I Think She Was Responsible.

Medical neglect can have severe consequences; timely healthcare intervention is crucial.

'My wife died because the NHS used cheap labour'

The tragic death of Susan Pollitt raises serious concerns about the use and regulation of physician associates in NHS care.

Rally held for Charizma Jones and Anthony Jordan, demanding reform in NYC jails

The rally against the crisis in NYC jails highlights systemic failures, especially regarding medical neglect leading to inmate deaths.
#inmate-rights

Rikers Island inmate develops rash, dies after DOC denies help, advocates say

Rikers inmate denied medical care while incarcerated, eventually dying shortly after release.

2 years and counting. Inmate says medical delays still plague federal prison in Oregon

Luke Thornhill fears dying before his prison release due to untreated serious medical issues.
He has suffered severe abdominal pain and other symptoms for over a year without adequate treatment.

Rikers Island inmate develops rash, dies after DOC denies help, advocates say

Rikers inmate denied medical care while incarcerated, eventually dying shortly after release.

2 years and counting. Inmate says medical delays still plague federal prison in Oregon

Luke Thornhill fears dying before his prison release due to untreated serious medical issues.
He has suffered severe abdominal pain and other symptoms for over a year without adequate treatment.
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#rikers-island

Editorial | Latest Rikers Island demands investigation, and possibly more accountability | amNewYork

Inmates on Rikers Island are individuals deserving safety and care, with recent instances of medical neglect and deaths prompting concerns for reform.

Rikers Island inmate with suspected scarlet fever dies after jail staff block medical help: records

Repeated denial of medical treatment led to the death of an inmate with suspected scarlet fever at Rikers Island.

Editorial | Latest Rikers Island demands investigation, and possibly more accountability | amNewYork

Inmates on Rikers Island are individuals deserving safety and care, with recent instances of medical neglect and deaths prompting concerns for reform.

Rikers Island inmate with suspected scarlet fever dies after jail staff block medical help: records

Repeated denial of medical treatment led to the death of an inmate with suspected scarlet fever at Rikers Island.
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#gender-affirming-care

Doctors Say Gender-Affirming Care Bans Are "State-Sanctioned Medical Neglect"

Restricting transgender youth's access to gender-affirming care is considered state-sanctioned medical neglect and emotional abuse.
Denying transgender minors access to gender-affirming care increases suicidal ideation and depression and negatively impacts their mental health.

Experts say that gender-affirming care bans amount to 'abuse.' Why won't lawmakers listen?

Bans on gender-affirming care for minors amount to state-sanctioned medical neglect and emotional abuse.
Restrictions on transgender youth's access to puberty blockers and hormones deny them routine healthcare that decreases high rates of suicide and depression.

Doctors Say Gender-Affirming Care Bans Are "State-Sanctioned Medical Neglect"

Restricting transgender youth's access to gender-affirming care is considered state-sanctioned medical neglect and emotional abuse.
Denying transgender minors access to gender-affirming care increases suicidal ideation and depression and negatively impacts their mental health.

Experts say that gender-affirming care bans amount to 'abuse.' Why won't lawmakers listen?

Bans on gender-affirming care for minors amount to state-sanctioned medical neglect and emotional abuse.
Restrictions on transgender youth's access to puberty blockers and hormones deny them routine healthcare that decreases high rates of suicide and depression.
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