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With 21 years tenure at NCCHC, Deborah Ross takes the helm as CEO.
With 21 years tenure at NCCHC, Deborah Ross takes the helm as CEO.
In his last column as NCCHC board chair, Dr. Tom Fagan discusses the need for effective communication to improve the transition of individuals both
Inmate suicide is one of the most serious challenges in corrections. To help the field save lives, we share our standards on suicide prevention
NCCHC mourns the loss of a longtime friend and board member, Carl C. Bell.
August 20, 1-3 pm CDT Two years in the making, the 2018 Standards were revised, reorganized and simplified to create a more user-friendly guide for those
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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.