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.
Dec 3, 2025
Shakespeare Behind Bars
The skills developed in programs like Shakespeare Behind Bars can be game changers.
Dec 2, 2025
NCCHC Foundation Welcomes 2026 Board of Trustees
The NCCHC Foundation, the philanthropy and fundraising arm of the National Commission on Correctional Health Care, has announced its Board of Trustees for 2026.
Dec 1, 2025
NCCHC Resources Announces Board of Directors for 2026
NCCHC Resources, Inc., NCCHC’s consulting subsidiary, announced its Board of Directors for 2026.
Nov 24, 2025
Meet our National Conference Scholars
Learn about the 14 amazing Foundation scholars who attended the National Conference.
Nov 21, 2025
New Members Join NCCHC Board
NCCHC welcomes two new members to its multidisciplinary Board of Representatives. Brandon De Julius, MBA, CCHP-A, is the newly appointed board liaison for the American
Nov 12, 2025
Meet the New Board Chair
Keith Ivens, MD, is the new chair of the NCCHC Board of Representatives.
