METHICILLIN RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS |(MRSA) is a complicated bacterial skin infection that is often resistant to many different types of antibiotics, including but not limited to penicillins and cephalosporins.
If you’re suffering from asthma, you’re not alone. More than 18 million American adults have asthma, and thousands go to the emergency room every day because of it. In prison, it can be a bit more difficult to be seen by medical staff, so I'll discuss a few things that we can do on our own to help preserve our own health.
Federal inmates do not have internet access (unless of course they possess illegal contraband Smartphones which contrary to popular belief are not as common as the public is lead to believe).
Federal prisoners at any security level can not order or have food packages sent in. Food packages are strictly prohibited and there are no exceptions. Further, federal prisoners can not receive any other types of packages including care packages, clothing, electronic items, etc.
The short answer is YES, you can keep your wedding ring in federal prison. The Federal Bureau of Prisons policy says that you are permitted a wedding band without stones or intricate markings (Program Statement 5580.08). Other personal items that you can retain in federal prison are prescription eyeglasses; medical or orthopedic devices; legal documents; earrings with no stones for females only with declared value under $100; and a religious medallion with chain with a declared value under $100.
It's been five years since Cardinal Timothy Dolan visited us here at the Federal prison in Otisville, New York and those of us who are still here from that time continue to feel the love he had left with us.
The Holidays is a time of year where family and friends gather and spend time together. The spark of love and peace is all over the place and the sense of giving to others is high. For most, this season is unconsciously taken for granted. Its an annual event that comes and goes with the passage of time. For those in prison it can be the worst time of year.
Several years ago there was a supervisory chaplain here named Rabbi Laskin A”H. I liked him very much and we would frequently sit in his office and talk. One particular day we were having a conversation about one thing or another having to do something with the craziness of prison. At one point I sat back and expressed my complete dumbfoundedness. In response Rabbi Laskin leaned forward and said to me, “Mr. Marcinski, what makes sense in the world, does not make sense in here; what makes sense in here does not make sense in the world. Mr. Marcinski, we are on Mars and I’m afraid that WE are the martians”.
Dear Family and Friends, Every end marks a new beginning. Keep your spirits and determination unshaken, and you shall always walk the good road. With courage, faith, and great effort, you shall achieve everything you desire. I wish you a Happy New Year! 2019 had its ups and downs, but I always try to find the positive and continue to learn from my mistakes. The highlight for me was this past December as it wrapped up the year on a high note. Schoolwork had been steady but slow. A few snags with timelines, etc. but everything seems to be moving ahead well. I’m just about to wrap up a philosophy class now and will take the exams soon.
One of the most important things for a prisoner is to receive visits from family and friends. It is widely recognized as being beneficial as it is known to reduce recidivism, keep moral high, and helps to maintain family and community ties. The benefits extend to all, to include the prison staff, the community, the prisoners’ family, and the prisoner. Visitation is vital for the prisoner to help maintain his or her humanity.
