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By Kevin Fiscella, MD, MPH, and Debra A. Pinals, MD
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NCCHC is accepting applications from CCHPs who are interested in committee service.
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By Fred W. Meyer, MA, CJM, CCHPManaging Director, NCCHC Resources Working with a team of NCCHC Resources consultants, I recently completed an analysis for
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September is National Recovery Month, a time to support MOUD in jails.
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Clinicians and leaders across the country are looking for answers on the prevention and treatment of monkeypox. Today, Liesl Hagan, MPH, Senior Scientist for
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On September 1, NCCHC, in conjunction with the American Jail Association, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and National Sheriffs’ Association, presented a
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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.