Dionne Hart, MD, Joins NCCHC Board of Representatives
Dr. Hart serves as the American Medical Association’s liaison to the NCCHC board.
Feb 10, 2021
NCCHC supports bipartisan bill to allow incarcerated to get addiction treatment covered by Medicaid starting 30 days before release
The bill, “The Medicaid Reentry Act,” will be introduced Wednesday in the Senate. The bipartisan measure, coauthored by Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), would create
Feb 10, 2021
NCCHC Unveils Free Virtual Conference on Correctional Health Care
Spring Conference 2021 open to all online April 27-28
Feb 8, 2021
NCCHC Foundation Board of Trustees Welcomes Three New Members, Elects New Chair
Brenda Fields RN, Sheriff Peter Koutoujian, and Dr. Joseph Penn Join the Board. Dr. Sharen Barboza elected chair.
Jan 28, 2021
Move from Crisis to Confidence
Jails across the country face many similar problems. Inexperienced or limited staff, lack of funding, lack of resources, and a population with chronic undertreated
Jan 25, 2021
Corizon Gift Supports Workforce Diversity
Corizon Health’s gift to the NCCHC Foundation provides conference scholarships for HBCU students interested in correctional health.
Apr 24, 2024
Standards Q&A: 75% Custody Health Training Requirement
Does the 75% requirement refer to all custody staff or only those working during the survey?
Apr 23, 2024
Scholarships Available for CCHP Certification and Study Materials
Five scholarships are available that pay for CCHP testing and study materials.
Apr 16, 2024
National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable webinar on Monday, April 22
Free webinar on reentry waivers and combating hepatitis C
Apr 12, 2024
Standards Q&A: Documenting Nonemergent Health Care Requests
What touchpoints should we document for nonemergent medical, dental, and mental health care requests?
Apr 11, 2024
CCHP Program Continues to be a Pillar of Patient Care
Certified Correctional Health Professional status was attained by 82 individuals in the first quarter of 2024.
Apr 8, 2024
Care for Aging Patients in the Correctional Setting
NCCHC’s new position statement addresses the needs of the aging population.
