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NCCHC’s annual awards pay tribute to outstanding individuals, communications, facilities and programs in correctional health care. We applaud the 2018 recipients of the most
ACOG has approved the endorsement of the revised position statement Breastfeeding in Correctional Settings. The position statement is now ACOG official clinical guidance. The position statement
This presentation will focus on the the policy and treatment challenges facing federal and state governments and treatment providers in response to the epidemic.
“NCCHC conferences are a great way to network, but in the interim, you can interact with your peers and colleagues through the Commission’s new
The Summer 2018 issue is now posted as a PDF. Read about the new standards, what it means to be a CCHP, the latest
Leading suicide prevention organization and correctional health care experts partner to address rising national suicide rate.
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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.