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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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Suicide Prevention
Sep 10, 2026

September is National Suicide Prevention Month

Suicide prevention Is a team responsibility
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Aug 21, 2026

Kristin Merss, PhD, RN, Joins Journal of Correctional Health Care as Associate Editor

The Journal of Correctional Health Care is pleased to welcome Kristin Merss, PhD, RN, as an associate editor, bringing her expertise in aging, incarceration, and correctional
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Jul 21, 2026

CCHP-N Takes Off as Certification Program Welcomes New Professionals

Earning a CCHP signifies a commitment to nationally recognized standards and lifelong learning.
Nurse and doctor conferring
Jul 21, 2026

Participate in Our Research: Facilitators and Barriers of Correctional Health Care Staff Recruitment and Retention

A unique opportunity to contribute individual experiences and perspectives to the field
Virtual Mental Health Conference 2026 August 5-6
Jul 17, 2026

Why a Virtual Conference May Be the Smartest Investment You’ll Make This Summer

Practical education at your convenience
NC26 Las Vegas
Jul 12, 2026

Fifty Years of Progress: Join Us for a Historic National Conference on Correctional Health Care

Through every change, one thing remained constant: a commitment to improving health care behind the walls.
San Mateo
Jun 24, 2026

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

The ASU was established in 2018.
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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.
IWD
May 27, 2026

Women’s Health Equity Includes Correctional Health Care

Many women in custody have long gone without consistent access to care.
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Apr 21, 2026

Recognizing Excellence: Spring Conference Best Poster Winners Announced

Posters play a critical role in advancing correctional health care. They provide a practical, accessible way to share innovation, highlight real-world outcomes, and spark