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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
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May 3, 2023

Thank a Correctional Officer!

May 7-13 is National Correctional Officers Week.
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May 1, 2023

NCCHC Spring Conference Has Record Turnout

The NCCHC Spring Conference took place in New Orleans, Saturday – Tuesday, April 28 – May 2. The conference had the most participants of
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Apr 24, 2023

NCCHC Conference “Shines a Light” on Mental Health Care

The conference supports correctional mental health professionals with insights from speakers from a variety of backgrounds.
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Apr 18, 2023

NCCHC to Offer Two Webinars on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

The webinars take place June 8 and 15.