News | National Commission on Correctional Health Care
opioids
2023 Guidelines for Managing Substance Withdrawal in Jails: released by US Department of Justice
shutterstock 255771640 680x510
The NCCHC Young Professionals Committee is working on ways to attract and retain students and early career professionals in correctional health care.  “Correctional health
AA Chair
The day of Bob S.’s last drink, June 10, 1935, is AA’s founding date.
shutterstock 374797111 680x510 (003)
I recently attended the annual conference of the American Jail Association (AJA) in Omaha. AJA President Louis Quinones has made mental health a primary
Conference attendees
The deadline is August 4 for the 2024 Spring Conference in St. Louis.
The NCCHC Governance Board has approved a new position statement, Public Health Implications of Violence and Correctional Settings. The statement replaces Prevention of Violence
CCHP Logo
In 2024, every specialty category tied or surpassed the number certified in 2023.
CCHP-A 30th anniversary and CCHP-MH 10th anniversary
Thirty years ago, the Certified Correctional Health Professional-Advanced (CCHP-A) certification was introduced, establishing a new standard for excellence in correctional health care. Since then,
Graph for blog
By Claire Wolfe MPH, MA, CCHP, and Fred Meyer, MA, CJM, CCHP, NCCHC Resources
Win Big Online Auction
Contribute to a great cause and bring home terrific prizes.
Elizabeth
We must prioritize access to services and opportunities for our patients upon reentry.
denise hinkle CPA
Ms. Hinkle is an inactive certified public accountant and multidisciplinary consultant with extensive experience in accounting, project management, business advisory, executive leadership, and business