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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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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.
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Jul 6, 2026

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

How to understand new Medicaid updates, from an expert
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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.
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May 20, 2026

Aligning Perspectives: Addressing Tension Between Health Care and Mental Health Staff

Correctional health sits at the intersection of health care, mental health services, and custody.
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Dec 22, 2025

Using eConsult to Improve Specialty Care in Corrections

Asynchronous eConsult succeeds where video fails because it aligns with correctional realities.
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Nov 20, 2025

Advancing Care for People with Sickle Cell Disease in Correctional Settings

A new NCCHC position statement offers clear guidance and a call to action.
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Aug 25, 2025

Free Resource for Sexual and Reproductive Health Questions for Health Care Providers

ReproHH, a FREE, confidential hotline for health care providers nationwide, is now available. Whether you’re a clinician or a community health worker, you can
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Jun 13, 2025

CDC and Partners Release Updated TB Treatment Guidelines

Treating tuberculosis disease improves individual health, minimizes risk for death and disability, and reduces transmission of TB to others. On December 31, 2024, the
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May 8, 2025

Measles Resources Available

Free webinar, slides, and CDC link
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Jul 2, 2024

NCCHC Board Member Discusses Women’s Health Issues for Fibroids Awareness Month

Dr. Knittel stresses the importance of communication with patients.