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NCCHC’s newly revised position statement explains why.
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The NCCHC Foundation is committed to fostering workforce development and attracting new entrants to the field. As part of this initiative, NCCHC and the
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Please help CDC assess food safety by March 30.
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Ensuring appropriate, timely, and comprehensive care for incarcerated patients is complex. It becomes even more complex when off-site services are involved.
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NCCHC’s newest position statement addresses Anti-Racism in Correctional Health Care.
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NCCHC and the NCCHC Foundation have released a video highlighting the benefits of working as a health care professional in corrections. Share this video
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A patient-centered approach leads to better health outcomes.
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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.