California Medical Facility, Medical prison in Vacaville, United States
California Medical Facility is a medical prison in Vacaville, California that spans several security levels and operates specialized units. This facility houses units for elderly inmates, psychiatric patients, and people requiring long-term medical care.
The facility opened in 1955 as the first prison hospital in the United States, initially located at Terminal Island. It later moved to its permanent site in Vacaville, where it continues providing medical care for inmates across California.
The volunteer program connects incarcerated people with the local community through projects like recording audiobooks and transcribing texts into Braille. This work allows participants to develop practical skills while helping people beyond the walls.
The facility operates a large hospital with several hundred medical positions to provide extensive health services. Visitors should be aware that access is strictly regulated and must be arranged in advance.
The facility treated the first AIDS case in the California prison system in 1984 and later developed dedicated units for affected inmates. This early response helped shape treatment protocols for other prisons across the country.
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