Nashville, TN – Today, Wellpath, the nation’s leader in providing compassionate healthcare to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical environments, announced it was selected by Monmouth County in Freehold, New Jersey, to provide comprehensive medical, mental health, dental and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) care to the patients at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI). The three-year contract agreement is effective January 1, 2024.
“Our top priority at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution is to provide quality healthcare to all individuals detained at the facility,” said Sheriff Shaun Golden. “We look forward to this partnership with Wellpath as we collaboratively work together to maintain the health and safety of all.”
“Delivering quality healthcare to this unique patient population is essential in strengthening the overall health of this community. At Wellpath, we take pride in offering hope and healing to our patient community, and we eagerly anticipate this opportunity,” said Wellpath Chief Development Officer, Zela Guirola. “The Sheriff bears the responsibility to guarantee the optimal health of these individuals upon release, and Wellpath is dedicated to assisting in fulfilling this duty.”
Wellpath Vice President of Partnership Development, Laura Busbin added, “We eagerly anticipate working with Sheriff Golden, Warden Iannello, and County Officials to establish an exceptionally responsive medical program that will stand as a source of pride for New Jersey.”
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