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.
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
