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Jul 14, 2021

A Day in the Life of a Correctional Case Manager

My journey as a clinician began accidentally when I took a job as a care navigator, a natural extension of the eight years I’d

Jul 8, 2021

Oxcarbazepine & Carbamazepine Interact With HIV Meds

Since HIV and serious mental illness are both common in the incarcerated population, it is important to understand a dangerous interaction between many HIV

Jul 6, 2021

NCCHC Releases Position Statement Supporting Provision of Health Records to Patients Upon Release From Incarceration

As a member of the policy and research committee and someone whose career has focused on health information technology and health services administration, I

Jun 28, 2021

Leading in Difficult Times: COVID-19 & Beyond

Part 4 of a conversation with Esmaeil Porsa, MD, MPH, MBA, CCHP-P, CCHP-A, Ron Charpentier, MBA, and Kevin Counihan, with Brent Gibson, MD, MPH,

Jun 28, 2021

New Position Statement Supports Sharing Health Records at Release

To facilitate continuity of care, correctional facilities should provide outgoing patients with portable health records that they may share with selected or designated community

Jun 21, 2021

LGBTQ+ Resources

For Pride Month, we have assembled a list of LGBTQ+ resources for those who work in corrections, health care, or social services. If you

Oct 16, 2024

CCHP Program Awards 560 Certifications in 2024

In 2024, every specialty category tied or surpassed the number certified in 2023.

Oct 16, 2024

Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence: The CCHP-A Certification Marks Three Decades of Leadership in Correctional Health Care

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,

Oct 11, 2024

Challenges Facing Jails Today – and Tomorrow: Findings From an NCCHC Resources Survey of Jail Leaders

By Claire Wolfe MPH, MA, CCHP, and Fred Meyer, MA, CJM, CCHP, NCCHC Resources

Oct 1, 2024

Be a Winner and Make a Difference at NCCHC Foundation’s 2024 Online Auction

Contribute to a great cause and bring home terrific prizes.

Sep 30, 2024

Thoughts on Reentry and the Continuum of Care

We must prioritize access to services and opportunities for our patients upon reentry.