Transitions in Health Services: Don’t Let Change Disrupt Patient Care
By Brent R. Gibson, MD, MPH, CAE, FACPM, CCHP-P As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge society, and corrections in particular, it’s important not
Apr 20, 2020
Correctional Health, Public Health & COVID-19
by Alison O. Jordan, MSW, LCSW “Correctional health is public health”—We say this often, but what does it mean? It means that the correctional
Apr 13, 2020
New Opportunties to Save Lives in Jails and Prisons Amidst Twin Crises
After two decades of a growing opioid crisis, we are now confronting a second crisis – the COVID-19 pandemic. With no proven treatments or
Apr 9, 2020
NCCHC Calls on President, Legislators to Support Adequate PPE for Corrections
NCCHC has received many inquiries regarding a lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) for correctional staff and inmates. A recent study completed with researchers
Apr 9, 2020
NCCHC and Harvard University Researchers Release Study on Coronavirus in Corrections
Correctional staff have a higher infection rate than inmates. More testing and PPE is needed.
Apr 6, 2020
Guidance for Telemedicine – Start the Innovation Engines
As April starts, the country remains in the grips of the COVID-19 pandemic. Communities nationwide are facing issues of quarantine and isolation, loss of
Dec 5, 2024
Seeking Correctional Health Professionals’ Insights into Workplace Stress and Trauma Resources
Share your experiences and ideas to improve corrections work by filling out this survey.
Nov 27, 2024
NCCHC Foundation Seeks Volunteers to Move Forward
Join us to tackle critical initiatives in 2025.
Nov 25, 2024
New Study Highlights Advantages of CCHP Program
Two main benefits: external legitimacy and workplace credibility
Nov 22, 2024
Five Insights for Aspiring Correctional Psychologists
Key takeaways that could make your transition smoother.
Nov 15, 2024
New Members Elected to NCCHC Board
NCCHC welcomes three new members to its multidisciplinary Board of Representatives.
Nov 13, 2024
NCCHC Welcomes New Class of Surveyors
Fifteen correctional health professionals have completed the training necessary to become surveyors for NCCHC. They are:Lemuel Cabahug, MSN, CPHQ, CCHP-RNKaren Dorse, MSN, MSHS, CCHPHeidi
