SHQA Archive
A Special Forces Medic’s New Mission in Corrections
After 29 years in military medicine, Dr. John Lay found his most rewarding mission delivering transformative correctional healthcare to underserved patients.
Bridging Correctional Healthcare and Community Wellness
Why treating patients with dignity behind bars directly strengthens our public health infrastructure.
Restoring Families and Communities Through Correctional Care
Dr. Lolita Rhone has dedicated 25 years to correctional healthcare to destigmatize mental illness and break generational cycles.
Detecting Severe Chronic Illness in Carceral Settings
What happens when clinical vigilance during a narrow window of care saves a vulnerable patient's life
Advancing Public Health Equity Through Proactive Carceral Care
How proactive intake screening and seamless "warm handoffs" ensure continuous care for returning citizens
Offering Hope Where It's in Short Supply
A look into the power of compassion in the carceral system, where healing means showing patients they still have value.
First Line of Defense: How Carceral Medicine is Reshaping Patient Outcomes
Why the very first line of defense against advanced, undiagnosed pathologies is often found behind bars.
Rewriting the Playbook for Public Health: 40 Years on the Front Lines of Correctional Care
A conversation on 40 years of evolution, dignity, and public health with Rebecca Luethy, MSN, RN
Our Patients’ Only Access to Care: Why High-Quality Nursing Matters in Corrections
NaphCare Director of Jail Operations Heather Fether, RN, on meeting patient needs, navigating acute care barriers, and building a long-term vision for correctional health.