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Sep 8, 2021

In Memory of 3X322

Over the past few months, I’ve had conversations with a number of our nation’s sheriffs and jail commanders. I’ve been thinking about all the

Sep 2, 2021

Suicide Prevention: This Week, and Always

Sunday marks the start of National Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 5-11, 2021. Now more than ever, we need to work together to stop suicide.

Sep 1, 2021

Keep Breathing: The COVID Marathon Goes On

I have a small, polished quartz rock in my office with the word BREATHE carved on it. It catches my eye at various times

Aug 27, 2021

Vaccines, Variants, and Boosters: What You Should Know

As management of COVID continues to roil communities worldwide, we are seeing an increase in infections caused by new variants, especially in communities with

Aug 25, 2021

Pfizer Vaccine Approval Gives Health Care Professionals New Talking Points

The FDA has fully approved the Pfizer vaccine, which is a great opportunity to open a conversation back up with unvaccinated people who have

Aug 10, 2021

Accreditation Manager Position

NCCHC is seeking an Accreditation Manager to join our busy Accreditation Department. Click here for Accreditation Manager Position Description. Send your resume and cover

Jul 14, 2026

The New Medicaid Coverage Cliff: Why Correctional Leaders Should Be Concerned About 2027 Work Requirements

Estimates project that 2.3 million people could lose Medicaid coverage during the first year of implementation.

Jul 13, 2026

The Power of Mentorship

For mentors, it’s an opportunity to give back.

Jul 10, 2026

Meet the 2026 Mental Health Care Conference Scholars

Shaping Tomorrow, Today, reminds us that the future begins by investing in people.

Jul 7, 2026

Correctional Health Conferences Aren’t Just for Correctional Health Professionals

Unexpected lessons from correctional health care

Jul 6, 2026

Correctional Mental Health Care Can Help Break Generational Cycles

Honoring Minority Mental Health Month