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Careers in Correctional Medicine Video
The latest in the NCCHC Foundation’s video series explores careers in correctional medicine.
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The CCHP program has released the list of 202 newly certified correctional health professionals who passed their exams in the fourth quarter of 2024. 
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She was a nurse practitioner in jails and prisons for more than 20 years.
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Improving access, equity, and outcomes for incarcerated individuals & empowering their health professionals
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NCCHC accreditation improves compliance with standards, reduces mortality, and lowers recidivism rates.
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Men’s Health Week is here—a vital time to focus on the health and well-being of the men in our communities, including the correctional health
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We’re excited to introduce a new way for our NCCHC community to connect, celebrate, and inspire. Have a story to tell? A moment to
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Join us to Accelerate Action on International Women’s Health Day 2025.
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Lieutenant Colonel Elsie Judon, MS, BSW, CCHP, has joined the NCCHC Board.
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Mental health professionals work in facilities that were not designed to provide the volume of mental health services our patients require …
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Congratulations to the 82 individuals who earned their CCHP credential in the first quarter. These professionals have demonstrated their commitment to the field and