News Releases
Latest News Releases
Potential Privacy Incident Regarding Patient Personal Information In Email
May 16, 2025
On April 9, 2025, California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) sent notification letters to approximately 4,100 patients for a privacy incident involving Protected Health Information (PHI).
California Launches Vital Health Care Services Ahead of Schedule
Feb 10, 2025
California is the first state in the nation to enable its prison system to provide Medi-Cal funded pre-release services. This groundbreaking effort ensures that incarcerated individuals with chronic health conditions, mental health needs, or substance use disorders receive linkages to the critical care and support they need as they transition back to their communities.
CDCR, CCHCS Enhance Services in California Prisons Through New Classifications for Mental Health Professionals
Feb 7, 2025
By offering these new classifications, CDCR and CCHCS aim to provide enhanced mental health services, reduce recidivism through therapeutic interventions, and improve overall health outcomes for individuals in state custody.
Potential Privacy Incident Regarding Patient Personal Information At Valley State Prison
Dec 20, 2024
On or about Nov. 15, 2024, CCHCS discovered that two boxes containing medical and dental records of more than 500 CDCR patients at Valley State Prison were found to be missing, and their current location remains unclear.
Potential Privacy Incident Regarding Protected Patient Information
Mar 15, 2024
A staff member inadvertently emailed an attachment containing PHI to an unauthorized recipient outside the department. Although this information was sent to an unauthorized recipient, they did not view or access the attachment.
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California Correctional Health Care Services
Email: Lifeline@cdcr.ca.gov
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