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,
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.
