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title: "Wearable Technology: Advancing Correctional Healthcare Solutions"
description: Explore how wearable technology transforms prison healthcare. ECG patches & more monitor inmate health, reducing costs & improving care.
---

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# [Wearable Technology: Advancing Correctional Healthcare Solutions](https://www.vivalink.com/blog/wearable-technology-advancing-correctional-healthcare-solutions)

 Written by [Vivalink](https://www.vivalink.com/blog/author/vivalink) | August 6, 2024

Correctional News

Wearable technology is transforming correctional healthcare. In a recent article by Aaron Trimm, Executive VP and COO of Vivalink. Devices like ECG patches offer real-time monitoring of vital signs, enabling timely medical responses and reducing the need for physical visits. This technology helps address security concerns, logistical challenges, and high costs, providing a cost-effective way to manage chronic illnesses and emergencies in correctional facilities.

For more details, read the full article [here](https://correctionalnews.com/2024/08/05/the-role-of-wearable-technology-in-advancing-inmate-healthcare/).

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