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.
Feb 11, 2021
Dionne Hart, MD, Joins NCCHC Board of Representatives
Dr. Hart serves as the American Medical Association’s liaison to the NCCHC board.
Feb 10, 2021
NCCHC supports bipartisan bill to allow incarcerated to get addiction treatment covered by Medicaid starting 30 days before release
The bill, “The Medicaid Reentry Act,” will be introduced Wednesday in the Senate. The bipartisan measure, coauthored by Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), would create
Feb 10, 2021
NCCHC Unveils Free Virtual Conference on Correctional Health Care
Spring Conference 2021 open to all online April 27-28
Feb 8, 2021
NCCHC Foundation Board of Trustees Welcomes Three New Members, Elects New Chair
Brenda Fields RN, Sheriff Peter Koutoujian, and Dr. Joseph Penn Join the Board. Dr. Sharen Barboza elected chair.
Jan 28, 2021
Move from Crisis to Confidence
Jails across the country face many similar problems. Inexperienced or limited staff, lack of funding, lack of resources, and a population with chronic undertreated
Jan 25, 2021
Corizon Gift Supports Workforce Diversity
Corizon Health’s gift to the NCCHC Foundation provides conference scholarships for HBCU students interested in correctional health.
