Coming Home (Health and the Box pt 2)
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Do you know anyone who's been to jail or prison? How is their health? This episode, Max chats with Dr Lisa Puglisi and Ms Monya Saunders of the Transitions Clinic in New Haven, CT, a member-site of a network of clinics that specialize in providing care for individuals who have histories of incarceration. They talk about the nuts and bolts of the practice, struggles their patients face during the transition period, and the value of nurturing relationships in healthcare settings to achieve greater health.
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