In Memoriam: Former NCCHC Board Member Ronald Shansky, MD, MPH
Dr. Ronald Shansky, a pioneer in correctional health care, passed away on September 16 after a life dedicated to improving the medical care of
Sep 16, 2024
A Collaborative Syphilis Screening Pilot Project
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office designed an opt-out testing pilot program to screen all women for syphilis.
Sep 6, 2024
New Position Statement Addresses Diagnosis and Management of Hepatitis C
The new NCCHC position statement encourages correctional systems to adopt comprehensive hepatitis C programs.
Aug 28, 2024
New Video Highlights Careers in Correctional Mental Health
The latest in the NCCHC Foundation’s video series explores careers in correctional mental health.
Aug 28, 2024
Uniting Against Isolation: Strengthening the Correctional Services Community
By fostering connections, we can transform corrections into a more compassionate community.
Aug 27, 2024
Dr. Jamal Gwathney Elected to NCCHC CCHP Board of Trustees
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Health Service Corps Deputy Medical Director Jamal Gwathney, MD, MPH, CCHP, has been elected to a three-year term on
Oct 9, 2025
Welcome to the New Class of NCCHC Surveyors
NCCHC welcomes six new surveyors and has opportunities for more.
Oct 8, 2025
In Memorium: Kenneth Kuipers
Dr. Kupers was a former chair and treasurer of the NCCHC Board.
Oct 6, 2025
Incredible Correctional Health Care Pharmacists
We’re shining a spotlight on our incredible correctional health care pharmacists in honor of National Pharmacist Month! These unsung heroes play a crucial role
Sep 30, 2025
National Estate Planning Awareness Week: Protect What Matters Most
The third week of the October is recognized each year as National Estate Planning Awareness Week. It’s a reminder for all of us to
Sep 29, 2025
NCCHC Seeking Participants for a Study of Correctional Health Care Staff Recruitment and Retention
Sacred Heart University and NCCHC Resources are recruiting correctional health care professionals to participate in a 1-hour semi-structured online interview to increase understanding of
Sep 23, 2025
Identifying Lethal Suicide Denial
In a new article published in Psychiatric Times, NCCHC Correctional Mental Health Conference speakers Alan Abrams, MD, JD, and Nicolas Badre, MD, and a
