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Marion County recognizes jail nursing staff with separate Nurses Appreciation Week proclamation
Summary
Commissioners approved a proclamation recognizing nurses who work in the Marion County Jail and heard the sheriff's office describe life-saving care delivered in custody.
Jacob Ramsey, representing the Marion County Sheriff's Office, requested the board approve a proclamation recognizing Nurses Appreciation Week specifically for the Marion County Jail's nursing staff. Ramsey noted that Cindy Gage, a registered nurse with the sheriff's office, has served "21 years" and praised the life-saving work performed by jail nurses, including recent emergency responses to overdoses during inmate transport.
Commissioners acknowledged that nursing care inside the jail is a critical part of broader public health and public-safety operations, noting that inmates often arrive with complex medical needs. Commissioner remarks emphasized that jailed individuals still require health care identical in standard to community care and thanked jail nurses for their service.
The board approved the proclamation by voice vote. Commissioners and the sheriff's office indicated they planned a photo and thanked jail nursing staff for their service and professionalism.
