A survey of Certified Correctional Health Professionals (CCHPs) conducted in second quarter of 2020 has identified obstacles to patient care from COVID-19 and the
Jul 7, 2020
Our Duty to Treat Opioid Use Disorder in Corrections
By Brent Gibson, MD, MPH, CCHP-P Chief Health Officer, NCCHC On June 22, NCCHC held an incredible webinar with national experts on the treatment
Jun 24, 2020
A Moment for Corrections in Pride Month
As Pride Month draws to a close, NCCHC seeks to highlight the intersection of the challenges of people of color, LGBTQ people, and the
Jun 9, 2020
A Major Step Forward for Opioid Treatment in Corrections
By Brent Gibson, MD, MPH, CCHP-P Managing Director, NCCHC Resources, Inc. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 24% to 36%
Jun 4, 2020
NCCHC Accreditation Demonstrates “Substantial Evidence of Adequate Medical Care”
On May 30, U.S. District Court Judge Lynn Winmill ordered an end to the case of Balla, et al. v. Idaho State Board of
Jun 2, 2020
COVID-19 in Correctional Facilities: Screening, Testing, Race and Ethnicity
By Brent Gibson, MD, MPH, CAE, FACPM, CCHP-P In March 2020, NCCHC partnered with researchers from the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Law School
Jun 1, 2020
NCCHC, Supporting Organizations Speak Up Against Racism
For over 40 years, NCCHC has been guided by more than 30 supporting organizations representing leaders in the fields of health, mental health, law,
May 8, 2020
A Word About Coronavirus Testing
By Brent R. Gibson, MD, MPH, CAE, FACPM, CCHP-P A Review As the nation gets back to work and many patients recover from COVID-19,
Apr 29, 2020
Transitions in Health Services: Don’t Let Change Disrupt Patient Care
By Brent R. Gibson, MD, MPH, CAE, FACPM, CCHP-P As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge society, and corrections in particular, it’s important not
Apr 20, 2020
Correctional Health, Public Health & COVID-19
by Alison O. Jordan, MSW, LCSW “Correctional health is public health”—We say this often, but what does it mean? It means that the correctional
