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July 30, 1-2 pm CDT Providing preventive health care, including reproductive health care, to incarcerated women poses unique challenges. This webinar will describe evidence-based
Even one suicide is tragic on many levels. NCCHC board chair Thomas Fagan, PhD, CCHP-MH, is a longtime psychologist with deep insight into this
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The 2018 Annual Report highlights how NCCHC and its partners are working together to tackle some of the field’s toughest issues.
This webinar will review guidelines for screening, diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections within correctional facilities. It will discuss the CDC screening guidelines for
Elections are held every year to fill a three-year term on the board. Comprised of 10 correctional health professionals, the board is charged with
Suicide remains a leading cause of death in jails and prisons across the country. This webinar reviews the literature on suicide in correctional settings
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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.