By William Elliott, PhD, Correctional Mental Health Consultant and Trainer Physicians, nurses, mental health professionals, and other health care employees who work in jails
Dec 1, 2020
Correctional Medicine’s Movers & Shakers: CCHP-Ps
The CCHP-P program was launched in 2015 to give correctional physicians (the second P in CCHP-P) an opportunity to earn a credential that acknowledges
Nov 30, 2020
NCCHC Foundation Receives Grant From Bureau of Justice Assistance to Address Substance Use Disorder in Jails
The Bureau of Justice Assistance Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program has selected the NCCHC Foundation as the lead organization for creation of
Nov 23, 2020
NCCHC Foundation Scholarship Winners Say Thank You
In keeping with one area of the NCCHC Foundation’s focus – scholarships, opportunities for continuing education, and workforce development – 30% of all funds
Nov 17, 2020
NCCHC’s New Board Chair Shares His Thoughts about Coping with COVID-19
by Joseph V. Penn, MD, CCHP-MH: I was recently asked how correctional health care has changed since the last time I was NCCHC chairman
Nov 17, 2020
Joseph Penn, MD, CCHP-MH, Is New Chair of NCCHC Board
A new chair, chair-elect, secretary, and treasurer were announced during the November board meeting.
Feb 23, 2026
NCCHC 2025 Annual Report: Raising the Standards
Read the 2025 annual report to learn all the ways NCCHC raised the bar.
Feb 20, 2026
You’re Invited: Big Easy Jazz Night
Step into an unforgettable night of music, flavor, and purpose at Rosy’s Jazz Hall — one of New Orleans’ most unique live-music venues, featuring
Feb 13, 2026
Virtual Conference on Saving Lives and Avoiding Adverse Events Starts February 25
Up to 14 hours of CE, convenient and cost-effective.
Feb 9, 2026
Awareness Shapes the Future: Seeing the Bigger Picture in Correctional Health Care
Awareness is the first step toward change—and in correctional health care, it has the power to shape the future of our workforce, our patients,
Feb 5, 2026
National Sheriffs’ Association Affirms Commitment to Women’s Health Care in Jails
NCCHC is pleased to work cooperatively with NSA on these critical issues.
Jan 29, 2026
Telehealth in Corrections: New Guidance for Expanding Access, Ethically and Effectively
New position statement calls for telehealth that bolsters equity in access and quality.
