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.
Nov 15, 2021
Pharmacy, Social Work Experts Join Board
The board of representatives welcomes CAPT Tami Rodriguez, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVP, and Joel Andrade, PhD, LICSW, CCHP-MH.
Nov 10, 2021
Meeting the Needs of Incarcerated Veterans
People commit crimes and are incarcerated for myriad reasons – probably as many reasons as there are justice-involved individuals. Addiction, mental illness, poverty, lack
Nov 8, 2021
Journal of Women and Criminal Justice Seeks Creative Submissions from Justice-Involved Persons and Advocates
The New Jersey’s Commission on Reentry Services for Women and The Women’s Project at NJRC are seeking art and creative and editorial writing for
Nov 3, 2021
Award Winners Honored at 45th National Conference
NCCHC announces outstanding individuals, facilities, and programs in correctional health care during its annual awards ceremony.
Nov 2, 2021
Health Care Executive Samuel Soltis Is New NCCHC Board Chair
Sam Soltis will head up the NCCHC board for 2022.
Nov 2, 2021
NCCHC VP Jim Martin reappointed to three NSA committees
Martin continues on NSA Education and Awards Committee, the NSA Jail, Detention, and Corrections Committee, and the NSA Youth Programs and Juvenile Justice Committee.
