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Ron Shansky MD
Dr. Ronald Shansky, a pioneer in correctional health care, passed away on September 16 after a life dedicated to improving the medical care of
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The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office designed an opt-out testing pilot program to screen all women for syphilis.
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The new NCCHC position statement encourages correctional systems to adopt comprehensive hepatitis C programs.
Sharen Better Bet
The latest in the NCCHC Foundation’s video series explores careers in correctional mental health.
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By fostering connections, we can transform corrections into a more compassionate community.
Dr. Jamal Gwathney
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
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A patient-centered approach leads to better health outcomes.
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.