Armor Health Expands Its Healthcare Services in Stark County, Ohio with New Agreements

In a significant move towards enhancing healthcare services within correctional facilities, Armor Health, a distinguished name in the sector, has secured three new contracts in Stark County, Ohio. These agreements will allow the company to provide its comprehensive healthcare services to both the Stark County Sheriff's Office Jail and the Stark Regional Community Correction Center (SRCCC) starting in late January 2026.

Armor Health's latest achievement underscores its commitment to delivering quality integrated healthcare services that cater to the specific needs of the correctional population. This decision comes after a rigorous competitive request for proposal (RFP) process focused on medical and mental health service provision for inmates.

Manny Fernandez, Chief Operating Officer of Armor Health, emphasizes the significance of these contracts, stating, "These exciting opportunities to partner with Stark County and the Sheriff's Office continue Armor's expansion in Ohio." This statement reflects the company's strategic aim to enhance its footprint in the state while improving patient care outcomes in correctional settings.

The company’s Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program is particularly noteworthy. This program adopts a holistic approach to treating Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), combining FDA-approved medications with behavioral therapy and personalized counseling. By providing a well-rounded support system, Armor aims to facilitate successful transitions for individuals reentering the community, thereby reducing recidivism rates associated with drug-related offenses. This approach addresses not only the clinical challenges but also the underlying social factors leading to addiction and reoffending.

Speaking further on the innovative measures taken by Stark County's leadership, Fernandez added, "We commend Stark County leadership’s forward-thinking approach, which parallels Armor's focus on utilizing data combined with professional clinicians to administer evidenced-based care." Armor leverages its proprietary technology known as Insights Analytics to enhance patient care continuously, fulfilling their mission to provide the same level of care found outside correctional facilities to those in need within them.

In addition to the Stark County Jail services, Armor will also be extending its support to the Stark Regional Community Correction Center. The SRCCC serves as a community-based correctional facility providing alternatives to incarceration for eligible adult felons. It aims to deliver high-quality treatment and rehabilitation programs while ensuring a secure environment tailored for individuals' success.

Founded over 21 years ago, Armor Health has remained at the forefront of correctional healthcare, offering quality services in local facilities across the United States. Each day, the company employs evidence-based methods to enhance medical and behavioral health care services. By integrating modern technologies and AI-driven analytics as part of their healthcare interventions, Armor Health is redefining the standards of care in the correctional healthcare landscape.

This expansion represents a promising development not only for Armor Health but also for the healthcare system serving Stark County and highlights the positive steps being taken to address the healthcare needs of some of society's most vulnerable populations.