Over the past few months, I’ve had conversations with a number of our nation’s sheriffs and jail commanders. I’ve been thinking about all the
Sep 2, 2021
Suicide Prevention: This Week, and Always
Sunday marks the start of National Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 5-11, 2021. Now more than ever, we need to work together to stop suicide.
Sep 1, 2021
Keep Breathing: The COVID Marathon Goes On
I have a small, polished quartz rock in my office with the word BREATHE carved on it. It catches my eye at various times
Aug 27, 2021
Vaccines, Variants, and Boosters: What You Should Know
As management of COVID continues to roil communities worldwide, we are seeing an increase in infections caused by new variants, especially in communities with
Aug 25, 2021
Pfizer Vaccine Approval Gives Health Care Professionals New Talking Points
The FDA has fully approved the Pfizer vaccine, which is a great opportunity to open a conversation back up with unvaccinated people who have
Aug 10, 2021
Accreditation Manager Position
NCCHC is seeking an Accreditation Manager to join our busy Accreditation Department. Click here for Accreditation Manager Position Description. Send your resume and cover
Oct 20, 2023
Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine Endorses NCCHC Position Statement on Racism in Juvenile System
“… essential guidance on tackling racism in the juvenile legal system and custodial settings.”
Oct 16, 2023
NCCHC Updates Position Statement on Treatment of Chronic Pain
We emphasized the importance of treating patients with chronic pain with dignity and respect that is free from stigma or bias.
Oct 16, 2023
Near-Record Number of New CCHPs in Third Quarter
130 individuals earned their CCHPs in the third quarter, representing the best third quarter since 2017.
Oct 16, 2023
Get Visibility for Your Research in the Journal of Correctional Health Care
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
Oct 2, 2023
Award Winners Honored at National Conference
NCCHC’s annual awards were presented at the National Conference in Las Vegas.
Oct 2, 2023
Meet the New Board Chair
Elizabeth Lowenhaupt, MD, CCHP, is the new chair of the NCCHC Governance Board.
