Author: pbruk
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COVID-19 Recommendations
DOC Staff Guidelines March 1, 2024 CDC states as the fall and winter virus season ends, it’s clear that the situation surrounding COVID-19 has changed. Though it remains an important health threat, COVID-19 is no longer the emergency that it once was, and its health impacts increasingly resemble those of other respiratory viral illnesses, including…
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New Office of the Ombudsman Website
The Office of the Ombudsman is pleased to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website, featuring an updated look and feel, together with a new logo which features a lighthouse. These updates symbolize our expanded role in guiding the Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) on health and wellness initiatives. The updates to our website…
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New Exciting Focus on Wellness
Initially established as an independent entity monitoring COVID-19 mitigation efforts within the MA Department of Correction (DOC), the Office of the Ombudsman has proudly evolved. Our mission now extends to serving as an independent health and wellness advisor to the DOC. This expansion signifies our commitment to fostering a healthier environment for everyone within the…
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Gym Updates throughout the MADOC facilities
The Office of the Ombudsman and the respective Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) facility Wellness Committees, in collaboration with the DOC, has begun an exciting update of the DOC facility-based fitness centers to support and encourage the goal of improved wellness for all. The gyms at MCI-Norfolk, NCCI-Gardner, OCCC, SBCC, and MCI-Framingham are all enjoying some…