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Ask a CCHP-MH what they like about the work they do, and their passion for it is evident.
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On May 19, Liesl Hagan, MPH, Senior Scientist for Correctional Health, Office of the Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases at the Centers for Disease
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by Kavita Khajuria, MD, Forensic Psychiatrist, Twin Towers Correctional Facility
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by Kavita Khajuria, MD, Twin Towers Correctional Facility
A new white paper, From the General Public to America’s Jails: MAT Saves Lives, highlights the role of jails in providing medications for opioid use
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The new Edward A. Harrison Excellence in Correctional Health Care Leadership Award was created in 2021 to honor long-time NCCHC President/CEO Edward A. Harrison, who retired
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In high-stress situations, staff need to know they are supported.
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Facilities have the opportunity to reduce harm and break cycles.
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Medicaid reentry waivers and planning grants can help people leave custody with care already in place.
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This Men’s Health Week, we recognize the essential role correctional health professionals play in improving health outcomes for men during incarceration and beyond.
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Dr. Aldrich is a professor of clinical medicine and a nationally respected leader.
Quality improvement, risk reduction, professional accountability, and better health outcomes for incarcerated patients.