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.
Aug 25, 2025
Free Resource for Sexual and Reproductive Health Questions for Health Care Providers
ReproHH, a FREE, confidential hotline for health care providers nationwide, is now available. Whether you’re a clinician or a community health worker, you can
Aug 22, 2025
Nurse Executive Tara Taylor Elected to NCCHC CCHP Board of Trustees
YesCare Regional Vice President Tara Taylor, MSML, RN, CCHP will serve from 2025-2028.
Aug 21, 2025
Free Estate Planning
Create your legally valid will or trust in about 20 minutes for free.
Aug 18, 2025
“Shorter Is Better”: The Movement to Decrease Unnecessary Antibiotic Use
Antibiotic stewardship is an approach aimed at decreasing the use of unnecessary antibiotics.
Aug 6, 2025
Answer the Call: Submit Your Proposal for the NCCHC Spring Conference!
Help shape the future of correctional health care.
Aug 5, 2025
NCCHC Releases 2026 Jail/Prison Health Standards, Introducing Digital Format, Key Enhancements, and New Requirements
The 2026 edition of the Standards for Health Services are available.
