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Opportunities to learn are everywhere. Take them, she says.
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The mission of NCCHC’s Committee on Systemic Racism is to guide the field toward eradicating systemic racism in health care
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Clinical and forensic psychologist Melissa Caldwell, PhD, CCHP-MH, CCHP-A, talks about Advanced certification.
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The poster recommends steps in plain language to reduce viral surface contamination.
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Coming soon: Medicaid funding for mental health and drug treatment in corrections
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In NCCHC’s annual report, learn how we embraced change in 2022.
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“… essential guidance on tackling racism in the juvenile legal system and custodial settings.”
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We emphasized the importance of treating patients with chronic pain with dignity and respect that is free from stigma or bias.
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130 individuals earned their CCHPs in the third quarter, representing the best third quarter since 2017.
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The Journal of Correctional Health Care is the only national, peer-reviewed scientific journal to focus on this complex and evolving field. Targeting clinicians, allied
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NCCHC’s annual awards were presented at the National Conference in Las Vegas.
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Elizabeth Lowenhaupt, MD, CCHP, is the new chair of the NCCHC Governance Board.