In 2009 37 057[1] individuals were admitted to the correctional system in BC, of whom approximately 10% were female. Women in BC are incarcerated in either the federal or the provincial correctional... Read More
While watching a Christmas movie with my kids recently, I noticed a striking deterioration in Santa Claus’s physical condition, and thought I would share my observations and diagnoses. ... Read More
Most physicians in BC will eventually encounter patients in their medical practices who have previous or current incarceration experience. These women can have problems that are medically complex and... Read More
Correctional institutions in BC offer a variety of health and education programs for women, including drug and alcohol counseling, Narcotics/Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, and Native liaison... Read More
Prison health care in Nova Scotia By Robert Strang Nova Scotia has a population of 940 000; less than 25% of BC’s 4.5 million population. In 2001 the Central Nova correctional facility opened... Read More