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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Jun 9, 2023

AA Inside Correctional Facilities: Resources

The day of Bob S.’s last drink, June 10, 1935, is AA’s founding date.
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Jun 5, 2023

Partnerships: Critical to Improve Jail Operations

I recently attended the annual conference of the American Jail Association (AJA) in Omaha. AJA President Louis Quinones has made mental health a primary
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Jun 1, 2023

Share Your Ideas and Best Practices at the 2024 Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care

The deadline is August 4 for the 2024 Spring Conference in St. Louis.
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May 17, 2023

New Publication on Expanding Hepatitis C Testing and Treatment in Jails and Prisons

A new paper proposes best practices for scaling up hepatitis C testing and treatment.
May 16, 2023

Revised Position Statement on Violence in Correctional Settings is Released

The NCCHC Governance Board has approved a new position statement, Public Health Implications of Violence and Correctional Settings. The statement replaces Prevention of Violence
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May 15, 2023

Portal Open for Seven Scholarships for the National Conference on Correctional Health Care

The deadline is June 12 for completed applications.
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May 15, 2023

Improve Nurse Retention Through Positive Leadership

Positivity is exactly what nurse leaders need to attract and retain good employees.
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May 12, 2023

CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidance Documents

Intake testing in corrections has changed to an enhanced prevention strategy.
May 11, 2023

Nominations Open for Annual NCCHC Awards

Submit yourself or a peer for an award. Deadline June 1.
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May 5, 2023

Read the April Journal of Correctional Health Care in Digital Format

The April issue of the Journal of Correctional Health Care is available online at no charge. The issue includes eight articles, including topics such