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.
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.
