Release my husband for urgent medical care

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The Issue

 

My husband Craig Anderson

 

My husband name is Craig Anderson he’s 63yrs old, and he’s currently incarcerated and his health is rapidly deteriorating due to inadequate medical attention. This is deeply personal to me, as I love him dearly and remember how attentive he was to his health when he was home. Now, he's not getting the medical care he desperately needs while he is behind bars. The situation is critical.

He suffers from a multitude of health issues, including chronic severe pain that requires the use of a back stimulator, which he cannot adequately charge due to restrictions in the prison environment. He also lives with lung disease, heart disease, and severe sleep apnea, for which he relies on his CPAP machine. Arthritis tormenting almost his entire body adds to his daily struggles.

The urgency of his situation extends beyond these ailments. His need for regular testosterone shots, which he hasn’t received since April 2025, further exacerbates his health decline. Additionally, three doctors have recommended cataract surgery for him, yet this critical surgery remains unaddressed.

Incarceration facilities are currently short-staffed, leading to further delays in medical treatment. This results in inmates being able to see doctors only sporadically, if at all. Such systemic inefficiencies are life-threatening for someone with complex medical needs like my husband.

I'm urging for his release so he can access the comprehensive healthcare he urgently requires. It’s not just about his freedom; it's about saving his life. Please sign this petition to help ensure that he receives the medical attention required to safeguard his health and life.

 

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Shaneka AndersonPetition StarterI love my husband so much and want the best health care for him, and I’m a hard working person

The Decision Makers

Joel Anderson
Joel Anderson
Interim/Acting Director, South Carolina Department of Corrections
Responded
The Change.org Civic Engagement Team reaches out to decision makers to let them know about petitions in their community and to help facilitate engagement with supporters. Below is the email response we received regarding this petition from the Office of the Director of the Department of Corrections: "Good afternoon, A review of the inmate’s medical record indicates that you are not on his HIPAA release; therefore, SCDC cannot provide any information. Thank you."
Mollie DuPriest Taylor
Mollie DuPriest Taylor
Chairman, South Carolina Board of Paroles and Pardon

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