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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Sharen Better Bet
Aug 28, 2024

New Video Highlights Careers in Correctional Mental Health

The latest in the NCCHC Foundation’s video series explores careers in correctional mental health.
isolated nurse blog
Aug 28, 2024

Uniting Against Isolation: Strengthening the Correctional Services Community

By fostering connections, we can transform corrections into a more compassionate community.
Dr. Jamal Gwathney
Aug 27, 2024

Dr. Jamal Gwathney Elected to NCCHC CCHP Board of Trustees

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Health Service Corps Deputy Medical Director Jamal Gwathney, MD, MPH, CCHP, has been elected to a three-year term on
Kirsty Clark
Aug 26, 2024

Rosalind Franklin Society Announces Outstanding Research Award for the Journal Of Correctional Health Care

This annual award recognizes outstanding research and published work of women and underrepresented minority scientists, physicians, and engineers.
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Aug 16, 2024

Standards Q&A: Annual 12-Hour CE Requirement

Does our state CE requirement for RNs meet the standard?
U.S. Capitol
Aug 7, 2024

Free Webinar Highlights Changes to Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy for Youth

Starting January 1, 2025, young people can maintain Medicaid coverage while incarcerated.
Conference attendees
Jul 24, 2024

Share Your Expertise at the NCCHC Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care

Help shape the future of correctional health care.
patient, provider, and prescription
Jul 24, 2024

Hudson County’s Experience with MAT

Becky Scott, Director of the Hudson County Correctional Center, discusses the challenges and strategies of implementing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder with
CDC logo
Jul 23, 2024

CDC Updates Information on TBI and Corrections

TBI is linked to disciplinary problems., higher recidivism rates, mental health problems, and SUD.
youth with counselor
Jul 20, 2024

Key Policy Changes for Youth Reentry Services: What Jails and Juvenile Facilities Need to Know

As of January 1, case management services for adjudicated youth during the 30 days prior to & 30 days after release is required.