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
Apr 14, 2025
NCCHC Foundation Launches Legacy Society to Honor Future-Focused Donors
A New Way to Shape the Future of Correctional Health Care The NCCHC Foundation is proud to unveil the Legacy Society, a new recognition
Apr 14, 2025
National Institute of Corrections Seeks Input on Professional Health and Wellness
NIC seeks effective strategies, policies, and resources to address corrections job stress and trauma
Apr 10, 2025
Publisher Mary Ann Liebert Announces Article Collection on Health Equity
Access the articles without a paywall in honor of Minority Health Month.
Apr 3, 2025
New Class of NCCHC Surveyors Ready for the Field
Five correctional health professionals have completed the training necessary to become surveyors for NCCHC. They are:Dyni Brookshire, MSN, RN, CCHPShalaine Kress, RN, CCHPScarlett Lusk,
Mar 27, 2025
Four Ways to Give Smarter in 2025 — and Support the NCCHC Foundation
Strategic ways to maximize your impact while also offering financial benefits
Mar 19, 2025
Addressing Challenges in Correctional Health: Insights from the Western State Sheriffs’ Association Conference
by Richard Forbus, MBA-HCM, CCHP Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the Western State Sheriff’s Association conference in Reno, Nevada. Sheriffs and
