On October 24, 2022, an incarcerated woman at FCI Aliceville suffered a stroke that left her paralyzed on the entire left side of her body. She now bruises easily, experiences constant coldness, and continues to suffer without answers about the cause of her stroke, potential underlying heart conditions, or preventative care. A long-awaited cardiology appointment was scheduled for October 4, 2024 – nearly two years after the incident. Yet, just one day before the appointment, it was abruptly canceled by Health Service Administrator Ms. Conrad without rescheduling or follow-up from other medical professionals.
After enduring a life-threatening and terrifying health crisis, she clung onto the hope that this appointment would provide much-needed answers, a diagnosis, relief from pain, and a plan for prevention. But at the last moment, that hope was stripped away.
“My human value is challenged each day that passes without proper medical care.”
Now, three years since her stroke, she continues to live with permanent disabilities and without access to a cardiologist. This is a blatant violation of the right to medical care. Her case is not an isolated tragedy. It highlights the systemic indifference and disregard for the rights and well-being of those incarcerated at FCI Aliceville. When such basic healthcare is denied, what other rights and protections are being ignored? We must take action.
This woman consented to sharing her story, but not her name. The Remedy Project is assisting her with her administrative remedies to seek accountability and reprieve for her situation. On condition of her anonymity, you cannot take action directly for her, but you can share this story, and take action for the many others that we support who are denied the dignity of healthcare.
On October 24, 2022, an incarcerated woman at FCI Aliceville suffered a stroke that left her paralyzed on the entire left side of her body. She now bruises easily, experiences constant coldness, and continues to suffer without answers about the cause of her stroke, potential underlying heart conditions, or preventative care. A long-awaited cardiology appointment was scheduled for October 4, 2024 – nearly two years after the incident. Yet, just one day before the appointment, it was abruptly canceled by Health Service Administrator Ms. Conrad without rescheduling or follow-up from other medical professionals.
After enduring a life-threatening and terrifying health crisis, she clung onto the hope that this appointment would provide much-needed answers, a diagnosis, relief from pain, and a plan for prevention. But at the last moment, that hope was stripped away.
“My human value is challenged each day that passes without proper medical care.”
Now, three years since her stroke, she continues to live with permanent disabilities and without access to a cardiologist. This is a blatant violation of the right to medical care. Her case is not an isolated tragedy. It highlights the systemic indifference and disregard for the rights and well-being of those incarcerated at FCI Aliceville. When such basic healthcare is denied, what other rights and protections are being ignored? We must take action.
This woman consented to sharing her story, but not her name. The Remedy Project is assisting her with her administrative remedies to seek accountability and reprieve for her situation. On condition of her anonymity, you cannot take action directly for her, but you can share this story, and take action for the many others that we support who are denied the dignity of healthcare.
