Mission Possible: Social justice medicine inside L.A. County jails

This short documentary offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at some of the most committed medical professionals anywhere as they go about their rounds helping a uniquely underserved population: inmates in the nation's largest county-run correctional system. Their values-driven approach to healthcare is making a profound difference in the lives of individuals and the families and communities to which they will return.
To learn more, please visit: missionpossible.lacounty.gov/
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services is currently recruiting Correctional Medicine Physicians. This position will provide medical care to inmates at a correctional facility and be responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing acute or chronic illness or injury.
For more information, please visit: ladhsphysicianjobs.com/

[@Fuku94]

Curious. If an inmate was to have Afib. From the reception center where would they be housed?

[@TreHollywood]

I can't wait to work here.

[@locochang6533]

Beat the shit out of those scumbags when they get out of line..

[@globalautobahn1132]

Did they steal be American history X music?

[@thakor99]

Mentally ill patients are given sweet candy of "you have right to refuse medications". And just keeping them for a watch without clothes and high AC. Did not care for depression or mental health...just keep then in tourchar chamber...

[@galegrazutis964]

What a waste of taxpayers money!!

[@micahohara6550]

ong

[@locochang6533]

I know, right? We should just let criminals be free

[@galegrazutis964]

@@locochang6533 a bullet would be cheapest!!!

[@MrArmenap]

What a lie , you should be ashamed of you all

[@davidvarner9521]

Most health care providers in the justice system can't make it in the real word. That's why they are in there

[@cristinacat8884]

Perfectly poised to be the leaders ? No . You made the process worse