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.
Oct 31, 2022
Award Winners Honored at National Conference
NCCHC’s annual awards pay tribute to leaders and innovators who have enriched the field.
Oct 18, 2022
Attracting Talent to the Profession
Attracting talent to our profession requires awareness. We all share the responsibility to grow that awareness.
Oct 4, 2022
CCHP Prep Courses Pay Off With Big Results
A recent analysis of show passing rates of 96%-100%, depending on the exam.
Oct 3, 2022
NCCHC Certifies Greatest Number of CCHPs and Specialty CCHPS in Five Years
Certified Correctional Health Professional status was attained by 142 individuals in the second quarter.
Oct 3, 2022
Eliminating Financial Assessments for Health Care Services: Updated Position Statement
Revisions stress opposition to copays and fees during incarceration.
Sep 29, 2022
YesCare CCHP Contest Gives Patients A Big Win
In August and September this year, YesCare created the YesCare CCHP Certification Challenge, which ultimately resulted in 40 new CCHPs, 3 CCHP-RNs, and 1
