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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Oct 16, 2024

CCHP Program Awards 560 Certifications in 2024

In 2024, every specialty category tied or surpassed the number certified in 2023.
CCHP-A 30th anniversary and CCHP-MH 10th anniversary
Oct 16, 2024

Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence: The CCHP-A Certification Marks Three Decades of Leadership in Correctional Health Care

Thirty years ago, the Certified Correctional Health Professional-Advanced (CCHP-A) certification was introduced, establishing a new standard for excellence in correctional health care. Since then,
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Oct 11, 2024

Challenges Facing Jails Today – and Tomorrow: Findings From an NCCHC Resources Survey of Jail Leaders

By Claire Wolfe MPH, MA, CCHP, and Fred Meyer, MA, CJM, CCHP, NCCHC Resources
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Oct 3, 2024

NCCHC Foundation Board Welcomes Brandon De Julius and Augie Ghilarducci

The NCCHC Foundation is pleased to announce new members on its Board of Trustees.
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Oct 1, 2024

Be a Winner and Make a Difference at NCCHC Foundation’s 2024 Online Auction

Contribute to a great cause and bring home terrific prizes.
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Sep 30, 2024

Thoughts on Reentry and the Continuum of Care

We must prioritize access to services and opportunities for our patients upon reentry.
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Sep 30, 2024

Denise Hinkle, CPA, Named as New Director of NCCHC Resources Project Management Office

Ms. Hinkle is an inactive certified public accountant and multidisciplinary consultant with extensive experience in accounting, project management, business advisory, executive leadership, and business
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Sep 23, 2024

In Memoriam: Former NCCHC Board Member Ronald Shansky, MD, MPH

Dr. Ronald Shansky, a pioneer in correctional health care, passed away on September 16 after a life dedicated to improving the medical care of
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Sep 16, 2024

A Collaborative Syphilis Screening Pilot Project

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office designed an opt-out testing pilot program to screen all women for syphilis.
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Sep 6, 2024

New Position Statement Addresses Diagnosis and Management of Hepatitis C

The new NCCHC position statement encourages correctional systems to adopt comprehensive hepatitis C programs.