By William Elliott, PhD, Correctional Mental Health Consultant and Trainer Physicians, nurses, mental health professionals, and other health care employees who work in jails
Dec 1, 2020
Correctional Medicine’s Movers & Shakers: CCHP-Ps
The CCHP-P program was launched in 2015 to give correctional physicians (the second P in CCHP-P) an opportunity to earn a credential that acknowledges
Nov 30, 2020
NCCHC Foundation Receives Grant From Bureau of Justice Assistance to Address Substance Use Disorder in Jails
The Bureau of Justice Assistance Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program has selected the NCCHC Foundation as the lead organization for creation of
Nov 23, 2020
NCCHC Foundation Scholarship Winners Say Thank You
In keeping with one area of the NCCHC Foundation’s focus – scholarships, opportunities for continuing education, and workforce development – 30% of all funds
Nov 17, 2020
NCCHC’s New Board Chair Shares His Thoughts about Coping with COVID-19
by Joseph V. Penn, MD, CCHP-MH: I was recently asked how correctional health care has changed since the last time I was NCCHC chairman
Nov 17, 2020
Joseph Penn, MD, CCHP-MH, Is New Chair of NCCHC Board
A new chair, chair-elect, secretary, and treasurer were announced during the November board meeting.
Jan 10, 2025
Celebrating CCHP Success: Scholarship Program Empowers Correctional Health Care Professionals
Thanks to a generous donation from Falcon Correctional and Community Services, the NCCHC Foundation awarded five scholarships in 2024 to correctional health care professionals
Jan 9, 2025
Celebrating the Success of the “Be a Change Champion” Campaign
We raised $30,405 to fund initiatives that will create meaningful change.
Jan 7, 2025
Journal of Correctional Health Care Announces Leadership Transition
Alysse Wurcel, MD, has been named as the new Editor-in-Chief.
Jan 6, 2025
In Memorium: Former NCCHC Board Chair Charles Meyer, MD
Dr. Meyer represented the American Academy of Psychiatry & the Law on the NCCHC Board.
Jan 3, 2025
Submit an Abstract for the 2025 Correctional Mental Health Care Conference
NCCHC invites experts to share best practices and new findings.
Dec 11, 2024
CDC Update on New Medicaid Rules for Incarcerated Youth Services
NCCHC hosted a free webinar on this topic on December 6. View it or download the slides. Effective January 1, 2025, Medicaid and Children’s
