Becky Pinney has over 23 years of correctional healthcare experience, and has become a leader in Corizon Health. In this episode, she shares her advice to candidates considering a career in correctional healthcare, and what can be expected of them in the workplace.

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Corizon Radio has been dedicated to showing the positive opportunities of the correctional healthcare environment, and helping to answer questions candidates may have. In this episode, Dr. Leonora Muhammad describes not only the opportunities that correctional healthcare provides, but the different paths you can take in the nursing field as a whole.

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Correctional Healthcare is not about supervising offenders. It's about providing quality healthcare to our patients to help improve their quality of life. Nancy James explains that providing the right care for an individual can help change their outlook and make the patient forever grateful for good care. The story of bumping into a former patient who received great care from Nancy is inspiring!

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In the aftermath of a brutal encounter on his way home, Dr. Waters discloses how the results of his own experience influenced him to get involved in criminal justice. He soon realized that his efforts would make a bigger difference in behavioral healthcare, where he continues to make changes today.

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For Corizon Healthcare providers, sometimes just knowing they are making a difference in someone's life is thank you enough. However, when a patient goes out of his way to give a very public shout out and acknowledge the positive impact on his wellbeing, it is reinforcement to why our healthcare professionals are so exceptional. Listen for yourself as Marjorie Burris tells about when one patient, just before his release, found a way to give the Arlington County Detention Center Corizon Health team a big time shout out.

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Let's be honest, a career in correctional healthcare isn't for everyone. Figuring out if this is the right option for you starts by understanding the experiences of those professionals who are currently working in corrections. Bari Kelly, RN and Sr. Clinical Educator, talks about how she knew it was a good fit for her personality and career interests and goals.

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Myth Buster ... For healthcare professionals, hands-down working inside the walls of a correctional facility is safer than working outside the walls. Don't believe it? Hear Bari Kelly tell about her experiences.

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How can a pile of bills help someone make the transition from fast food to correctional healthcare? In this episode, Claims Director Darrell Barker shares how his wife's pregnancy opened his eyes to how benefits can be confusing and inspired him to get involved in the financial side of healthcare. He shares that each claim represents a person and has the potential to impact lives.

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After witnessing every clinical presentation under the sun, Celia Brown explains the difference between corrections in movies and real life, and how being open to new environments can help you find opportunities in the most unexpected places. After starting as an intern and moving to Health Service Administrator, Celia Brown currently serves as the Business Development Clinical Liaison to Corizon Health.

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How does someone go from presidential security to correctional healthcare? That’s part of Clayton Wheat’s story. Clayton is a Correctional Nurse Specialist working with Corizon’s clinical team to help improve patient care throughout Corizon’s facilities. His career journey is an inspiration to anyone interested in writing the next chapter in their life.

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The Tennessee Department of Corrections and Corizon Health are working together to make a difference. West Tennessee State Prison is one of the first few residential opioid addiction treatment centers for incarcerated patients. This pilot program works to treat patients who struggle with opioid addiction. Today’s episode features Mental Health Administrator, Nicova Bursey. She shares about this unique and effective program.  

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