News | National Commission on Correctional Health Care
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NCCHC welcomes six new surveyors and has opportunities for more.
Kenneth Jay Kuipers
Dr. Kupers was a former chair and treasurer of the NCCHC Board.
Pharmacy
We’re shining a spotlight on our incredible correctional health care pharmacists in honor of National Pharmacist Month! These unsung heroes play a crucial role
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The third week of the October is recognized each year as National Estate Planning Awareness Week. It’s a reminder for all of us to
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Sacred Heart University and NCCHC Resources are recruiting correctional health care professionals to participate in a 1-hour semi-structured online interview to increase understanding of
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In a new article published in Psychiatric Times, NCCHC Correctional Mental Health Conference speakers Alan Abrams, MD, JD, and Nicolas Badre, MD, and a
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Celebrating National Nurses Week
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More than 100 cases in correctional institutions in 2026 to date.
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The CCHP program awarded 206 CCHP and specialty certifications based on exams taken in the first quarter of 2026—making it the strongest first quarter
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New position statement calls for telehealth that bolsters equity in access and quality.
2026 Program of the Year
The deadline for all nominations is May 21.
Antimicrobial
A new NCCHC position statement highlights an urgent and growing priority in correctional health: antimicrobial stewardship.