Picture this: a loved one, miles away behind bars, choking, struggling to stay awake, and you're helpless, staring at the screen during a terrifying video call. That's what happened to me, Madam Ballou, while conversing with my brother, currently incarcerated in a Maryland prison. His health was rapidly deteriorating, and it was clear that he needed immediate medical attention. Our distress calls to prison officials fell on deaf ears, leading us down a frustrating and harrowing path as we tried to navigate the convoluted prison healthcare system.In a desperate attempt to get my brother the care he needs and deserves, I've been ringing the governor's office, the attorney general's office, the justice department, and prison headquarters, to no avail. We've even reached out to the media and begun a search for legal representation. It's shocking to discover how the prison system seems to disregard the health rights of its inhabitants. This is our heartbreaking and infuriating journey, a journey that has thrown us into a fight not just for my brother's life, but for his basic human right to medical care and rehabilitation. In our episode, we're inviting you, our listeners, to join us in this fight. Your voice, your support, your shared experiences could be the key to making a difference. Let's stand together and illuminate the darkness surrounding the reality of medical care in prisons. If you can assist contact me 240-858-1288Thanks for listening coffee with a twist.Email me at: [email protected]

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