Oakland County Jail Saves with Hospital Partnership

PONTIAC — The Oakland County Office of the Sheriff has agreed to a deal with North Oakland Medical Centers to provide comprehensive health care to inmates, according to a press release from Sheriff Mike Bouchard. The deal is expected to save the county $300,000 in the first year alone.

Inmates needing medical care will be housed in a secure hospital wing. Sheriff deputies will provide security to the wing as well as for the hospital.