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
Aug 5, 2025
Navigating Moral Injury in Correctional Health
Moral injury is the psychological suffering that occurs when individuals feel they have betrayed their values.
Aug 4, 2025
Expanded Position Statement Details STI Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention Guidelines
This statement promotes the health of patients and advances public health.
Jul 30, 2025
You Can Shape the Future
Help create a sustainable future for correctional health care.
Jul 23, 2025
Do You Have a DAF? Let It Do Even More.
Your DAF can be a bridge between your values and measurable changes in correctional health care.
Jul 17, 2025
Pharmacy Association Releases White Paper on Challenges and Opportunities in Corrections
Education, guidance, and finding opportunities for efficiency and cost savings
Jul 15, 2025
Congratulations to the Newest Certified Correctional Health Professionals!
In the second quarter of 2025, 173 individuals earned the Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) credential—affirming their commitment to quality care in correctional settings.
