Homer Venters

Correctional health physician and epidemiologist who served as chief medical officer of the New York City jail system and works as a federal monitor of health services; author of Outbreak Behind Bars and Life and Death in Rikers Island.

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Dec 9, 2025 • 56min

Special Episode: Dr. Homer Venters & Outbreak Behind Bars

Dr. Homer Venters, a correctional health physician and former chief medical officer of NYC jails, dives deep into the dire state of healthcare in prisons. He discusses how architectural flaws and staff biases lead to unchecked disease spread. Addressing the pervasive mistrust between healthcare staff and inmates, he highlights how this reticence harms public health. Venters also shares alarming insights on infections like TB and MRSA, detailing how failures in care can ripple into communities. His evidence-based solutions emphasize the urgent need for accountability and reform.

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