5225 Corrections and Rehabilitation
Program Descriptions

50 - ADULT HEALTH CARE SERVICES

The objective of the Correctional Health Care Services program is to provide medical, dental, and mental health care to the inmate population statewide consistent with adopted standards for quality and scope of services within a custodial environment. The program strives to achieve this mission by providing cost-effective, timely, and competent care. Additionally, the program promotes inmate responsibility for their health.

The program currently operates 3 licensed hospitals and a skilled nursing facility for female inmates. The program also operates 16 Correctional Treatment Centers (CTC). In addition, the Department operates a hospice care wing at the California Medical Facility and 8 HIV units at various institutions.