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Two Lancet publications led by Dr. Nadine Kronfli examine global evidence to guide improvements in #PrisonHealth care services.

"Prison health is public health. To reach global elimination goals, no community should be left behind," says Dr. Kronfli.
Learn more:  https://bit.ly/3N7Coec
January 13, 2026 at 7:07 PM
copblaster.bsky.social
ARCHIVE: Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Sick Call Request Form #BOP #InmateHealthcare #PrisonHealth #MedicalServices #BOPForms
Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Sick Call Request Form
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Sick Call Request Form is the standard form inmates must fill ou... #bopdocuments #bophealthservices #governmentforms
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December 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
partnerproject.bsky.social
New research highlights non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) among people living in prison, showing how distress, limited support & institutional conditions shape harmful coping behaviours. PARTNER partners contributed to this important evidence base.
👉 pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
#PrisonHealth
Incidence and determinants for non-suicidal self-injury in an Italian prison in Milan (Feb–Oct 2023): a retrospective cohort analysis
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a complex and often overlooked public health concern in prison settings, particularly among marginalized populations. This retrospective cohort study investigated the incidence and determinants of NSSI among people ...
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December 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM
partnerproject.bsky.social
Prison staff across England report rising mental health strain amid violence, understaffing, and lack of support. These are issues the PARTNER project seeks to better understand through participatory approaches.
Read the article here: www.bbc.com/news/article...
#PrisonHealth #PrisonStaff
Prison staff ‘begging for help’ as mental health sick days rise
Almost 150,000 working days were lost in England's prisons last year because of mental ill-health.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
partnerproject.bsky.social
The PARTNER project has released key findings from co-creation sessions in prisons across France, Greece, Italy and Moldova, highlighting major barriers to healthcare and the urgent need to strengthen health literacy.
Read more: tinyurl.com/yc2a34y2

#PrisonHealth #PARTNEREUProject #ErasmusPlus
November 28, 2025 at 10:49 AM
partnerproject.bsky.social
A study on suicide risk prediction in prisons reinforces the importance of early detection, mental health support & person-centered intervention.
👉https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11232594/

#PrisonHealth #SuicidePrevention
November 5, 2025 at 10:32 AM
epilepsysparks.bsky.social
Who knew that #epilepsy was soooo much more common in prisons⛓️? Up to 4 times as many people in prison have an epilepsy compared to the regular public 🫨!
Learn about why this is and what can be done to sort things out! 👇

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#prisonhealth #neurology
Why is epilepsy so common in prisons - podcast
October 23, 2025 at 2:05 PM
partnerproject.bsky.social
Today at the inaugural Global Prison Infectious Diseases Network conference in Barcelona, Prof. Lara Tavoschi will present the PARTNER project, sharing its goals and activities.
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#PARTNEREUProject #healthliteracy #prisonhealth #GPIDN #humanrights #publichealth #ErasmusPlus
Health Education Resources in Prison
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October 21, 2025 at 8:47 AM
partnerproject.bsky.social
🔹 PARTNER co-creation sessions. Insights : “Health means dignity”
Health in prison is more than the absence of illness — it’s about dignity, rights, and the power to rebuild life.
🔗Learn more: partnerproject.eu

#PARTNEREUProject #healthliteracy #prisonhealth #humanrights #publichealth #ErasmusPlus
October 20, 2025 at 12:10 PM
partnerproject.bsky.social
Earlier this week, the #PARTNEREUProject team met for a 2-day working meeting to discuss findings from WP2 – including literature review results and co-creation sessions in prisons – and to plan next steps toward improving health literacy in correctional settings.
#healthliteracy #prisonhealth
October 10, 2025 at 8:40 AM
safeandjustmi.bsky.social
The cost of health care is high all over. Prison is no different. Why does that matter, and what can we do about it? Learn more: bit.ly/PrisonHealth...

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September 8, 2025 at 8:08 PM
partnerproject.bsky.social
Insights from co-creation in Moldova:
📌 Education fosters openness to prevention
📌 Chronic illness raises health awareness
📌 Training builds positive attitudes
📌 Respect & empathy from staff matter

👉https://partnerproject.eu/
#PARTNEREUProject #healthliteracy #prisonhealth
September 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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August 29, 2025 at 6:12 PM
partnerproject.bsky.social
📣The first issue of our newsletter is out now!
This issue provides information on the
#PARTNEREUProject goals, future steps & early insights from focus groups 👉 partnerproject.eu/newsletter/
#PrisonHealth #HealthEducation #PublicHealth #HealthcareForAll #healthliteracy #inclusivity #ErasmusPlus
August 4, 2025 at 1:55 PM
partnerproject.bsky.social
Justice Health NSW releases a landmark resource with 260 co-designed ideas to improve health literacy in prisons. Based on workshops with people in custody and staff, the booklet offers practical tools for equity and change.
👉 www.nsw.gov.au/sites/defaul...

#HealthLiteracy #PrisonHealth
July 23, 2025 at 12:23 PM
partnerproject.bsky.social
🚨 Amfissa Prison in Greece is at 155% capacity and rising. Severe overcrowding threatens health, safety & dignity.
🔗 www.news247.gr/magazine/rep...

#PrisonHealth #PARTNERproject
Φυλακές Άμφισσας: "Μη φυλακίζετε άλλους, δεν χωράνε"
Σήμα κινδύνου εκπέμπει το Σωφρονιστικό Κατάστημα Άμφισσας, προειδοποιώντας ότι δεν μπορεί να δεχτεί άλλους κρατούμενους, σύμφωνα με έγγραφο που έχει στη διάθεσή του το NEWS 24/7. Την ώρα που οι περισσ...
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July 16, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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HIV prevalence in U.S. prisons is 3x higher than general population. Incarcerated men at Sullivan Correctional combat stigma through peer education programs like PACE. #HIV #PrisonHealth
Men in New York Prisons Battle the Stigma of HIV
HIV awareness group Prisoners for AIDS Counseling and Education take on a taboo topic behind bars.
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July 11, 2025 at 8:02 PM
partnerproject.bsky.social
📊 Prison overcrowding is rising in Europe. Several countries report significant increases, raising concerns for health & dignity in detention.
👉https://www.thejournal.ie/ireland-and-europe-prison-overcrowding-6738675-Jun2025/

▶️Projects like #PARTNERproject work toward equity in #prisonhealth.
July 4, 2025 at 8:57 AM
partnerproject.bsky.social
Today the University of Pisa hosts a “Women and Health” dialogue at Don Bosco Prison, as part of #PARTNEREUPROJECT. The event promotes health literacy & empowerment for incarcerated women.
🔗 partnerproject.eu
#PrisonHealth #ErasmusPlus #HealthEducation #HealthcareForAll
June 13, 2025 at 10:03 AM
partnerproject.bsky.social
On 9 May, the University of Pisa team held a focus group in Pisa Prison (women’s section) as part of #PARTNEREUPROJECT. Stories shared revealed how, for some, prison became a turning point for rebuilding health and stability.
🔗 partnerproject.eu

#PrisonHealth #HealthEducation #HealthcareForAll
June 12, 2025 at 9:23 AM
partnerproject.bsky.social
🌐The PARTNER Project website is live! We're promoting health literacy in prisons through inclusive education and empowerment.
🔗 Check it out: partnerproject.eu

#PARTNEREUPROJECT #HealthLiteracy #PrisonHealth #HealthcareForAll
May 30, 2025 at 12:23 PM
prolepsisinstitute.bsky.social
At Pisa Prison, the @Università di Pisa team presented the @partnerproject.bsky.social, aiming to improve #healthliteracy and education in prisons. A powerful reminder from a PLP: we must first see the person as a patient. #PrisonHealth #PublicHealth #HealthcareForAll
May 19, 2025 at 10:23 AM
partnerproject.bsky.social
During our visit to Pisa Prison, an inmate shared a powerful insight: we must shift our perspective and see the person first as a patient.
#PARTNEREUPROJECT #PrisonHealth #HealthcareForAll
May 16, 2025 at 9:19 AM
partnerproject.bsky.social
📌Limited data on health literacy in Greek prisons. Intl. research shows >60% of PLPs have low health literacy—likely similar in Greece. This affects care access, chronic disease mgmt & reintegration.
#PARTNEREUPROJECT #PrisonHealth
May 15, 2025 at 8:29 AM
partnerproject.bsky.social
The Council of Europe issued a recommendation last year to promote and protect the mental health of #prisoners.
It calls for specialised training to enable staff to better understand #mentalhealth issues in an appropriate and humane manner 👉 tinyurl.com/mry45usb

#PrisonHealth #healthliteracy
New recommendation to protect mental health of prisoners and probationers - Prisons and Community Sanctions and Measures - www.coe.int
The Council of Europe has an unique experience in promoting more humane and socially effective prisons. The Council for Penological Co-operation was created by the Committee of Ministers of the CoE in...
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April 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM