December 9, 2011
County officials hope to offer health treatment, prevention information to early-release prisoners
The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health wants to connect with California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation prisoners immediately after their release to get a handle on cases of tuberculosis, HIV and hepatitis.
"We want to address treatment and prevent it from spreading and becoming a widespread community issue," said Trudy Raymundo, interim public health department director.
Health department officials hope to connect with prisoners released under the provisions of AB 109 at the three Day Reporting Centers to be established in Rancho Cucamonga, the High Desert and San Bernardino...
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