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By Kevin Fiscella, MD, MPH, and Debra A. Pinals, MD
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NCCHC is accepting applications from CCHPs who are interested in committee service.
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By Fred W. Meyer, MA, CJM, CCHPManaging Director, NCCHC Resources Working with a team of NCCHC Resources consultants, I recently completed an analysis for
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September is National Recovery Month, a time to support MOUD in jails.
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Clinicians and leaders across the country are looking for answers on the prevention and treatment of monkeypox. Today, Liesl Hagan, MPH, Senior Scientist for
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On September 1, NCCHC, in conjunction with the American Jail Association, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and National Sheriffs’ Association, presented a
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The way we use language to conceptualize people can shape our attitudes about people and how we treat them.
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The pervasive criminalization of misbehavior of school-aged Black youth has created the school-to-prison pipeline.
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Available for download at no charge. “With today’s widespread staffing shortages, we run a higher risk of errors that can affect patients’ lives.”
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NCCHC’s accreditation program is growing, and the staff is growing to keep up with demand.
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Access to a nutritious, palatable diet is essential to personal well-being, a medical necessity, and a fundamental human right. To advance the nutritional wellness
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Adopting MAT requires training, new processes, and most importantly, a new outlook and understanding of addiction.