Dionne Hart, MD, Joins NCCHC Board of Representatives
Dr. Hart serves as the American Medical Association’s liaison to the NCCHC board.
Feb 10, 2021
NCCHC supports bipartisan bill to allow incarcerated to get addiction treatment covered by Medicaid starting 30 days before release
The bill, “The Medicaid Reentry Act,” will be introduced Wednesday in the Senate. The bipartisan measure, coauthored by Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), would create
Feb 10, 2021
NCCHC Unveils Free Virtual Conference on Correctional Health Care
Spring Conference 2021 open to all online April 27-28
Feb 8, 2021
NCCHC Foundation Board of Trustees Welcomes Three New Members, Elects New Chair
Brenda Fields RN, Sheriff Peter Koutoujian, and Dr. Joseph Penn Join the Board. Dr. Sharen Barboza elected chair.
Jan 28, 2021
Move from Crisis to Confidence
Jails across the country face many similar problems. Inexperienced or limited staff, lack of funding, lack of resources, and a population with chronic undertreated
Jan 25, 2021
Corizon Gift Supports Workforce Diversity
Corizon Health’s gift to the NCCHC Foundation provides conference scholarships for HBCU students interested in correctional health.
Jan 13, 2026
Record-Breaking Quarter Brings 245 New CCHPs
The CCHP program has announced the certification of 245 correctional health professionals who passed their examinations in the fourth quarter of 2025—the highest number
Jan 5, 2026
Starting the Year with Purpose – Invest in Your Future
Starting the year with purpose means investing in your greatest asset: YOURSELF!
Jan 5, 2026
Free Telephone Support Available for All Pregnant and Postpartum People
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides free, potentially lifesaving resources.
Dec 22, 2025
Using eConsult to Improve Specialty Care in Corrections
Asynchronous eConsult succeeds where video fails because it aligns with correctional realities.
Dec 22, 2025
Present at NCCHC 2026 Mental Health Care or National Conferences
Correctional health care continues to evolve—and the professionals working in the field are leading that progress every day. Presenting at an NCCHC Conference is
Dec 16, 2025
Time Running Out to Double Your NCCHC Foundation Donation
Every donation through December 31 will be matched up to $25,000
