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Win Big Online Auction
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.
Elizabeth
Sep 30, 2024

Thoughts on Reentry and the Continuum of Care

We must prioritize access to services and opportunities for our patients upon reentry.
denise hinkle CPA
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
Ron Shansky MD
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
syphylis blog
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.
PS graphic
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.
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.