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.

Click through the title of any event below to learn more.

Blog

Copy of Blog Image
Jul 6, 2026

Changes to Medicaid Will Affect Correctional Facilities and Reentry: What to Watch

How to understand new Medicaid updates, from an expert
Copy of Blog Image (1)
Jun 30, 2026

The Art and Science of Attracting and Retaining Correctional Health Professionals

In high-stress situations, staff need to know they are supported.
San Mateo
Jun 24, 2026

The Acute Stabilization Unit: Transforming Psychiatric Care in the San Mateo County Jail

The ASU was established in 2018.
Copy of Blog Image (4)
Jun 24, 2026

PTSD Awareness Month: Seeing Trauma Clearly in Correctional Health Care

Facilities have the opportunity to reduce harm and break cycles.
1115 blog
Jun 23, 2026

Guest Editorial: 1115 Waivers, 5121 Planning Grants, Care Coordination, and Why They Should Matter to Everyone

Medicaid reentry waivers and planning grants can help people leave custody with care already in place.
A correctional officer stands looking in the distance
Jun 22, 2026

8 Reasons Correctional Leaders and Officers Should Attend the Correctional Mental Health Care Conference 

Sending correctional officers and supervisors to a national conference that communicates their role in mental health care matters.
Copy of Blog Image (3)
Jun 22, 2026

Participate in Research on Correctional Health Care Staff Recruitment and Retention

Help us better understand how professionals engage with correctional health care.
Copy of Blog Image (2)
Jun 11, 2026

Men’s Health Week: Addressing Years of Unmet Health Needs

This Men’s Health Week, we recognize the essential role correctional health professionals play in improving health outcomes for men during incarceration and beyond.
register now and access through july 7
Jun 10, 2026

Practical Strategies for Mental Health, Substance Use Treatment, Leadership, and Clinical Care—Available On-Demand Through July 7

Correctional health professionals are navigating increasingly complex clinical, operational, and legal challenges. The NCCHC Virtual Spring Conference delivers practical education designed to help teams
2022 CCHP A Logo 4c
Jun 10, 2026

Why I Became a CCHP-A

“I know we face many challenges in delivering effective, efficient, and collaborative care to the people in our nation’s jails, prisons, and juvenile facilities