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Achieving NCCHC accreditation demonstrates a commitment to high-quality correctional health care and overall well-being of incarcerated individuals and staff alike.
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15 early career professionals were invited to the NCCHC Spring Conference.
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Nominations must be received by June 20, 2024.
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Do certain standards apply if women are not here for more than three days?
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National Correctional Officers Week and National Nurses Week overlap this year.
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Submit yourself or a peer for an award. Deadline June 7/
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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.