COVID information and more at the National Conference
The National Conference on Correctional Health Care, taking place online November 2-4, features a full slate of sessions for all aspects of correctional health
Sep 29, 2020
Biggest Educational Event for Correctional Health Care Launches Virtually November 2-4
Comprehensive educational program covers mental and medical health, substance abuse treatment, nursing, legal, juvenile, administrative and quality issues.
Sep 25, 2020
Before the Pandemic, the Original Crisis: Mental Health Services
By Brent Gibson, MD, MPH, CCHP-P, Managing Director, NCCHC Resources and William Elliott, PhD, Correctional Mental Health Consultant and Trainer As the pandemic continues to
Sep 10, 2020
NCCHC Foundation Offering Scholarships for NCCHC’s 2020 National Conference on Correctional Health Care
Due to the generosity of early donors, the NCCHC Correctional Health Foundation is offering 20% of funds raised to date for correctional health practitioners,
Sep 8, 2020
Taking the Long Road Back: One Facility’s Journey From the COVID-19 Crisis
Kearny, New Jersey, the home of the Hudson County Correctional Center, is nine miles from Manhattan. On a regular day, it can seem pretty
Aug 19, 2020
Addressing Racism in Correctional Health Care
by Wendi Wills El-Amin, MD, and Carolyn Sufrin, MD, PhD In eight minutes and 46 seconds, the world witnessed a profound tragedy. That duration,
Jan 12, 2024
CCHP Program Has Best Quarter in History
Certified Correctional Health Professional status was attained by 207 individuals in the last quarter of 2023.
Jan 9, 2024
What a Great 2023 End-of-Year Campaign! Thank You for Your Support!
We are ecstatic to report that the NCCHC Foundation’s end-of-year campaign has been a great success. We were able to raise the full $25,000
Jan 5, 2024
NCCHC Foundation to Award Up to 15 Scholarships for the Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care
The deadline is February 5, 2024.
Jan 5, 2024
NCCHC Foundation Welcomes New Manager
Julie Haugland is the new fundraising manager of the NCCHC Foundation, bringing to the role more than 25 years of nonprofit expertise and engagement in philanthropy
Dec 13, 2023
Beware the Dangers of Cognitive Bias
Cognitive bias can lead to erroneous diagnoses, poor treatment decisions, and bad outcomes.
Dec 12, 2023
The Aftermath of COVID: “Trauma-informed” Work
To support correctional HCPs, we must think more critically and act more comprehensively.
