Corizon Health Radio

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Corizon Health requires quality candidates to deliver excellent healthcare to our patients. Jocelyn Lee is a clinical professional and recruiter with a nursing background and experience in the correctional setting. In this episode, she describes how she paints the picture of working within the correctional setting for professionals looking to start a new chapter in their career. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Working through challenges and adversity in the transition of her career into correctional healthcare, Dr. Leonora Muhammad has excelled in this environment. In today’s episode, Dr. Muhammad, Sr. Director, Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, shares the story of her career journey and describes how Corizon delivers quality healthcare to our patients and supports our client’s goal. As you listen, you’ll hear how her experiences prepared her for a career in the correctional environment; supporting the healthcare needs of one of the most underserved segments of our society. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you have what it takes? Working in the corrections environment for more than 17 years, Nancy James explains the traits and qualities that are needed to be a successful clinical recruiter. Nancy describes her meticulous process for screening and recruiting staff to work in a fast-paced correctional facility. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Health Services Administrator In Training is a new position at Corizon Health. In this episode we will meet Houston Hartz and learn about his experience as one of the first people in this role and some of the insight he has gained in his first few months on the job. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Corizon's team members don't serve their patients for the accolades; they serve because they care. Sometimes, however, praise for a job well-done comes from unlikely places. In this episode, Marjorie Burris will talk about the surprising way she and her team received a well-deserved pat on the back. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With more than two decades of service at Corizon Health, Becky Pinney has become not only one of our company's leaders but also a leader in correctional healthcare. In this episode, we will hear about Becky's experience and passion for delivering excellent patient care. She will also talk about some of the strategies Corizon employs to stay focused on quality outcomes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How does getting mugged in Washington DC set your life’s mission and career path? Today’s episode features Senior Vice President of Behavioral Health, Psychologist, Dr. Anthony Waters. Dr. Waters shares his terrifying experience of getting mugged in Washington DC and how that experience has directed him to help people with mental health issues. Listen in to hear the details of his experience and his success within corrections. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bari Kelly is a profile in determination. The well-intentioned advice she received from a professor became a motivational factor in her career journey. In this episode, we will hear about Bari's career path and why she believes correctional healthcare is a great option for medical professionals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 0 - Welcome to Corizon Health RadioWhat goes on inside correctional healthcare settings? The answer to this question is both simple and complex. Simply put, correctional healthcare professionals are tasked with the responsibility of caring for a segment of society that needs quality healthcare. How that's done is the more complex answer to the question.Through this podcast we will introduce you to some of the amazing people who serve our patients all around the United States. Corizon's team members make a difference in their facilities and in their communities. Their stories will inform and encourage those who work in healthcare settings of all kinds. They also will help answer some of the questions that come from those considering correctional healthcare as a career. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.