Thank you for caring for Gena when so many neglected her. I cannot imagine how helpless you must of felt being put in that position, and i hope you do find her family and peace along side that.
This is an honest fear i have if i am being truthful. I have been told the same stories you have shared here. I have also been told unless you make a "fuss" and let it be known they have family on the out's that do care and will make a stand for treatment, then the treatment is at times inadequate.
I too have also heard it said many a time in jest about those practicing medicine inside are not fit to care for your pets, let alone humans, but i would sincerely hate for that to be found as truth. I would hope some work their because they care and want to make a difference, and not just a pay packet.
The thing that concerns me the most is the amount of time it takes to be informed if a loved one is ill and needing more than just a simple hospital stay. Sometimes you find out sooner because a mutual friend will call you from inside, instead of the prison.
I have one friend that goes into detail about his work as a hospice carer, at first i was saddened, but now i have a different appreciation for all he does.
I pray their will never be a time i will have to experience first hand the hardships you endure within the system when a loved one is incarcerated and fighting for their life.

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If you are compassionate in your approach to all tasks in life, believing that all "problems" contain valuable lessons, you will find peace of mind.
~Dr. Lee Jampolsky