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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 29, 2023

From the Field: The Opioid Crisis and Evolving Challenges in Jails and Prisons

Substances referred to in the community as “Tranq” and “Frankenstein” have increased the potency and dangers related to opioid abuse.
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Sep 20, 2023

Recognizing Addiction Professionals Making a Difference in Corrections on National Addiction Professionals Day

NCCHC salutes correctional health care addiction professionals on September 20, National Addiction Professionals Day, and every day.
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Aug 28, 2023

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.
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Jul 10, 2023

NCCHC Updates Position Statement on Breastfeeding in Correctional Settings

NCCHC supports and recommends making accommodations for nursing individuals in custody,
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Jun 26, 2023

Federal Guidelines Released for Managing Substance Withdrawal in Jails

2023 Guidelines for Managing Substance Withdrawal in Jails: released by US Department of Justice
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Jun 15, 2023

Sickle Cell Anemia: A Primer for Correctional Health Care Professionals

June 19 is World Sickle Cell Day, an international awareness day aimed at increasing the public’s knowledge and understanding of sickle cell disease and
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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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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 12, 2023

CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidance Documents

Intake testing in corrections has changed to an enhanced prevention strategy.