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Opportunities to learn are everywhere. Take them, she says.
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The mission of NCCHC’s Committee on Systemic Racism is to guide the field toward eradicating systemic racism in health care
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Clinical and forensic psychologist Melissa Caldwell, PhD, CCHP-MH, CCHP-A, talks about Advanced certification.
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The poster recommends steps in plain language to reduce viral surface contamination.
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Coming soon: Medicaid funding for mental health and drug treatment in corrections
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In NCCHC’s annual report, learn how we embraced change in 2022.
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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.