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.
Oct 27, 2025
Leadership Development as a Clinical Quality Strategy in Correctional Health Care
Training is a necessary part of clinical quality and risk management.
Oct 27, 2025
New CCHP Count Hits Highest in Eight Years
In the third quarter of 2025, 136 dedicated professionals achieved the Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) credential—underscoring the growing commitment to excellence and professionalism
Oct 21, 2025
American Correctional Nurses Association Co-Founders To Receive DAISY Leadership Awards
Center for Correctional Nursing and The DAISY Foundation® will honor the co-founders of the American Correctional Nurses Association with DAISY Leadership Awards at the
Oct 17, 2025
NCCHC Journal Seeks Submissions on Sociostructural Determinants of Health
We seek contributions examine the institutional and environmental drivers of health outcomes, but also offer practical, scalable, or innovative responses
Oct 14, 2025
Shine a Light on What Matters Most
NCCHC will match donations up to $25K through Dec 31.
Oct 14, 2025
Local Thoughts on the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy
The MIEP prohibits the use of federal funds to cover health care costs while an individual is incarcerated.
