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Feb 28, 2020

COVID-19 (Coronavirus): What You Need to Know in Corrections

Updated: March 23, 2020 NCCHC is available to serve you during this challenging time. Our experts are here to assist with your COVID-19 questions

Feb 27, 2020

NCCHC 2019 Annual Report

The 2019 Annual Report highlights the impact NCCHC and its partners are making on correctional health care.

Feb 27, 2020

Spring Conference Announcement

NCCHC plans to hold the Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care, virtually!

Feb 26, 2020

What We’re Seeing: Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in Corrections

By Brent R. Gibson, MD, MPH, FACPM, CCHP-P Managing Director, NCCHC Resources, Inc. One of the challenges we are asked for help with is

Feb 24, 2020

For Immigrant Youth – and Everyone – Therapy Information Must Be Confidential

NCCHC opposes using information about young immigrant detainees, obtained during therapy and presumed to be confidential, in asylum decisions.

Feb 20, 2020

Supporting Organizations Oppose Sharing Immigrant Youths’ Confidential Psychotherapy Information

Several NCCHC supporting organizations have publicly stated their opposition to sharing confidential information gained during therapy sessions as contrary to medical ethics and effective

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.