Kim Sterling | National Commission on Correctional Health Care

Kim Sterling

NCCHC provides continuing education credit—more than 100 hours each year—for physicians, nurses, psychologists and social workers, as well as general credit for CCHPs and professionals in other disciplines.

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2026 Reentry Toolkit
Oct 9, 2026

Reentry Is More Than a Handoff

People need to understand their health needs, know what comes next and have meaningful connections to the people and services that can help them
surveyor graduation certificate
Oct 5, 2026

NCCHC Welcomes Nine New Surveyors

NCCHC surveyors play an important role in advancing quality correctional health care.
2026 Foundation ToolKit
Oct 1, 2026

NCCHC Foundation Launches Free Reentry Toolkit to Strengthen Continuity of Care

Free digital resource to help jails and their community partners strengthen reentry programs and continuity of care.
50th anniversary video
Sep 29, 2026

On Purpose and Progress: 50 Years of Raising the Standard

By Deborah Ross, CCHP, NCCHC chief executive officer This fall, we will gather in Las Vegas for the 50th anniversary of the National Conference
Antitibiotics
Sep 25, 2026

Rethinking Antibiotic Prescribing in Correctional Dentistry: Why It’s Time for Evidence-Based Practice Behind the Wall

Most dental pain requires definitive treatment, paired with over-the-counter pain relievers, not antibiotics.
National Recovery Month
Sep 22, 2026

National Recovery Month: Supporting Recovery in Correctional Health Care

Recognize the professionals working every day to provide treatment and support in correctional settings.
Suicide Prevention
Sep 10, 2026

September is National Suicide Prevention Month

Suicide prevention Is a team responsibility
Medicaid
Sep 9, 2026

States Must Protect Medicaid for People Returning Home from Incarceration

Unless officials take action, millions of people are likely to fall through the cracks.
dental procedure
Sep 9, 2026

From Toothache to Emergency: Recognizing Dangerous Dental Infections in Correctional Facilities

Recognizing the difference between routine dental pain and a developing medical emergency is critical.
Fall 2026 Cover Big Tooth
Aug 25, 2026

Fall 2026 Issue of CorrectCare Available

Download the new issue of CorrectCare.