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
May 12, 2026
Mental Health Awareness Month: Recognizing the Impact of Correctional Mental Health Professionals
Across the country, mental health professionals in jails, prisons, and juvenile facilities serve on the front lines.
May 8, 2026
NCCHC Nurse Advisory Council Completes Self-Evaluation
This process supports CQI, identifies emerging issues, evaluates progress, and strengthens collaboration.
May 7, 2026
Guest Editorial: Minimum Age Laws Protect Young Children
There is no nationally mandated minimum age for arresting and prosecuting children—here’s why that needs to change, according to experts.
May 5, 2026
National Correctional Officers Week: Steady Presence, Essential Work
National Correctional Officers Week is a meaningful opportunity to recognize the dedication, professionalism, and steady presence of correctional officers across the country.
Apr 30, 2026
NCCHC Foundation to Award Up to 15 Scholarships for the National Conference on Correctional Health Care
The deadline is June 14.
Apr 29, 2026
On Progress and Purpose: Reflections from New Orleans
What stood out most in New Orleans was a shared focus on what can be built together.