Dr. Byron Kennedy Joins NCCHC Board of Representatives
Dr. Kennedy brings extensive experience in correctional medicine, public health leadership, and population health strategy.
Aug 12, 2026
Why People Choose to Leave a Legacy
Honoring a Life. Inspiring the Future. “He never asked about the crime, he only treated the patients.” — Mary Paris For Joseph E.
Jul 30, 2026
Small Practices, Big Impact: Three Easy Exercises to Support Staff Well-Being
Correctional health care asks a great deal of you, and your body adapts.
Jul 28, 2026
World Hepatitis Day 2026: Continued Education, Continued Improvement
Build a workforce that meets the moment.
Jul 28, 2026
NCCHC Awards Free Conference, Webinar Registrations for CE Participation
12-week conference survey participants were eligible.
Jul 22, 2026
Building Careers. Building Tomorrow: MTC Medical Partners with the NCCHC Foundation Career Center
Become part of the effort to build tomorrow’s correctional health care workforce.
Dec 2, 2020
Supporting Our Patients, Supporting Ourselves
By William Elliott, PhD, Correctional Mental Health Consultant and Trainer Physicians, nurses, mental health professionals, and other health care employees who work in jails
Dec 1, 2020
Correctional Medicine’s Movers & Shakers: CCHP-Ps
The CCHP-P program was launched in 2015 to give correctional physicians (the second P in CCHP-P) an opportunity to earn a credential that acknowledges
Nov 30, 2020
NCCHC Foundation Receives Grant From Bureau of Justice Assistance to Address Substance Use Disorder in Jails
The Bureau of Justice Assistance Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program has selected the NCCHC Foundation as the lead organization for creation of
Nov 23, 2020
NCCHC Foundation Scholarship Winners Say Thank You
In keeping with one area of the NCCHC Foundation’s focus – scholarships, opportunities for continuing education, and workforce development – 30% of all funds
Nov 17, 2020
NCCHC’s New Board Chair Shares His Thoughts about Coping with COVID-19
by Joseph V. Penn, MD, CCHP-MH: I was recently asked how correctional health care has changed since the last time I was NCCHC chairman
Nov 17, 2020
Joseph Penn, MD, CCHP-MH, Is New Chair of NCCHC Board
A new chair, chair-elect, secretary, and treasurer were announced during the November board meeting.
