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DEKALB COUNTY, GA– Armor Health of Miami, Florida is the new contractor that will provide medical and mental /behavioral health services to inmates of the DeKalb County Jail.
The contract became effective June 1, 2023the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office announced in a news release. Under the contract, the agency will provide comprehensive coverage for the agency’s more than 1,600 inmates.
“Armor addresses a priority area of inmate care in today’s jail environment: a collaborative, holistic approach to medical and behavioral/mental health needs,” said Sheriff Melody Maddox, whose office oversees the DeKalb County Jail.
“Arrestees have a right to privacy concerning their existing or previous physical and mental health backgrounds and conditions ,unless they pose a threat to public health. Even with those restrictions, this agency has a responsibility to provide the best possible care while they are here, and to treat them with dignity and respect in the process. We expect Armor Health to be a productive partner with us in fulfilling this mandate.”
Otto Campo, Armor Health CEO, said the company has extensive experience treating a broad range of individuals from different backgrounds, including many with behavioral health issues and chronic conditions. “That experience paired with our unique approach to data analytics gives us enhanced visibility, insight and perspective into our patient population, and enables us to create individualized care plans,” he says.
Armor Health is a leading provider of correctional healthcare services providing quality care to state and local correctional facilities across the country for more than 17 years.
The contract became effective June 1, 2023the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office announced in a news release. Under the contract, the agency will provide comprehensive coverage for the agency’s more than 1,600 inmates.
“Armor addresses a priority area of inmate care in today’s jail environment: a collaborative, holistic approach to medical and behavioral/mental health needs,” said Sheriff Melody Maddox, whose office oversees the DeKalb County Jail.
“Arrestees have a right to privacy concerning their existing or previous physical and mental health backgrounds and conditions ,unless they pose a threat to public health. Even with those restrictions, this agency has a responsibility to provide the best possible care while they are here, and to treat them with dignity and respect in the process. We expect Armor Health to be a productive partner with us in fulfilling this mandate.”
Otto Campo, Armor Health CEO, said the company has extensive experience treating a broad range of individuals from different backgrounds, including many with behavioral health issues and chronic conditions. “That experience paired with our unique approach to data analytics gives us enhanced visibility, insight and perspective into our patient population, and enables us to create individualized care plans,” he says.
Armor Health is a leading provider of correctional healthcare services providing quality care to state and local correctional facilities across the country for more than 17 years.