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Apr 29, 2020

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
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Oct 16, 2024

CCHP Program Awards 560 Certifications in 2024

In 2024, every specialty category tied or surpassed the number certified in 2023.
CCHP-A 30th anniversary and CCHP-MH 10th anniversary
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,
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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
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Oct 1, 2024

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Sep 30, 2024

Thoughts on Reentry and the Continuum of Care

We must prioritize access to services and opportunities for our patients upon reentry.
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Sep 30, 2024

Denise Hinkle, CPA, Named as New Director of NCCHC Resources Project Management Office

Ms. Hinkle is an inactive certified public accountant and multidisciplinary consultant with extensive experience in accounting, project management, business advisory, executive leadership, and business