COVID information and more at the National Conference
The National Conference on Correctional Health Care, taking place online November 2-4, features a full slate of sessions for all aspects of correctional health
Sep 29, 2020
Biggest Educational Event for Correctional Health Care Launches Virtually November 2-4
Comprehensive educational program covers mental and medical health, substance abuse treatment, nursing, legal, juvenile, administrative and quality issues.
Sep 25, 2020
Before the Pandemic, the Original Crisis: Mental Health Services
By Brent Gibson, MD, MPH, CCHP-P, Managing Director, NCCHC Resources and William Elliott, PhD, Correctional Mental Health Consultant and Trainer As the pandemic continues to
Sep 10, 2020
NCCHC Foundation Offering Scholarships for NCCHC’s 2020 National Conference on Correctional Health Care
Due to the generosity of early donors, the NCCHC Correctional Health Foundation is offering 20% of funds raised to date for correctional health practitioners,
Sep 8, 2020
Taking the Long Road Back: One Facility’s Journey From the COVID-19 Crisis
Kearny, New Jersey, the home of the Hudson County Correctional Center, is nine miles from Manhattan. On a regular day, it can seem pretty
Aug 19, 2020
Addressing Racism in Correctional Health Care
by Wendi Wills El-Amin, MD, and Carolyn Sufrin, MD, PhD In eight minutes and 46 seconds, the world witnessed a profound tragedy. That duration,
Jan 29, 2026
In Memorium: Douglas Mack, MD, MPH
Former Board Chair, member of the NCCHC Board of Directors for nearly 30 years
Jan 23, 2026
NCCHC Presenters Share Complexities of Personality Disorders in Corrections
Challenges include nonsuicidal self-injury, aggression, and isolated confinement.
Jan 22, 2026
Time Running Out to Test Before the New Standards are Required
The exam deadline is Feb 24 to test for CCHP, CCHP-RN, or CCHP-CP under the 2018 Standards,
Jan 21, 2026
CEO Deborah Ross Receives Industry Award
The award recognizes special efforts or contributions, innovative, and leadership.
Jan 15, 2026
New CCHP-N Certification Program Expands Specialty Certification to Include All Licensed Nurses
The National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) Governance Board has voted to expand the CCHP-RN specialty certification program to include all licensed nurses.
Jan 14, 2026
Revised Position Statements Support Women, Pregnant People
The Governance Board approved position statements that address care for women and pregnant people.
