Dionne Hart, MD, Joins NCCHC Board of Representatives
Dr. Hart serves as the American Medical Association’s liaison to the NCCHC board.
Feb 10, 2021
NCCHC supports bipartisan bill to allow incarcerated to get addiction treatment covered by Medicaid starting 30 days before release
The bill, “The Medicaid Reentry Act,” will be introduced Wednesday in the Senate. The bipartisan measure, coauthored by Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), would create
Feb 10, 2021
NCCHC Unveils Free Virtual Conference on Correctional Health Care
Spring Conference 2021 open to all online April 27-28
Feb 8, 2021
NCCHC Foundation Board of Trustees Welcomes Three New Members, Elects New Chair
Brenda Fields RN, Sheriff Peter Koutoujian, and Dr. Joseph Penn Join the Board. Dr. Sharen Barboza elected chair.
Jan 28, 2021
Move from Crisis to Confidence
Jails across the country face many similar problems. Inexperienced or limited staff, lack of funding, lack of resources, and a population with chronic undertreated
Jan 25, 2021
Corizon Gift Supports Workforce Diversity
Corizon Health’s gift to the NCCHC Foundation provides conference scholarships for HBCU students interested in correctional health.
Jun 12, 2025
Prioritizing Men’s Health in Corrections – During Men’s Health Week and Beyond
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
Jun 3, 2025
Leave Your Mark: Share Your Story, Inspire the Field!
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
May 28, 2025
Accelerate Action: Advancing Women’s Health and Equity Behind the Walls
Join us to Accelerate Action on International Women’s Health Day 2025.
May 13, 2025
Elsie Judon Is New AJA Board Liaison
Lieutenant Colonel Elsie Judon, MS, BSW, CCHP, has joined the NCCHC Board.
May 1, 2025
Mental Health Awareness Month: Inside and Outside the Walls
Mental health professionals work in facilities that were not designed to provide the volume of mental health services our patients require …
Apr 23, 2025
A Time to Celebrate the New CCHPs
Congratulations to the 82 individuals who earned their CCHP credential in the first quarter. These professionals have demonstrated their commitment to the field and
