13 inmates hospitalized for hypothermia in 3 years at Virginia's Marion Correctional Treatment Center prompts concerns about inhumane conditions.

13 inmates hospitalized for hypothermia in 3 years at Virginia's Marion Correctional Treatment Center, which houses predominantly mentally ill offenders, prompts concerns about inhumane conditions. Records show at least 13 hospitalizations for hypothermia during cold-weather months and medical providers express concerns about temperatures. The Department of Corrections has declined to address the concerns citing pending litigation.

May 19, 2024
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