News | National Commission on Correctional Health Care
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Deadline for proposals is March 3 for sessions, posters, and roundtables.
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The NCCHC Foundation will award scholarships for students and correctional health professionals who have three or less years of experience in the field to attend the NCCHC
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In a position paper, NCCHC supporting organization spells out its commitment to the incarcerated.
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Certified Correctional Health Professional status was attained by 193 individuals in the fourth quarter.
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The top-read articles from the NCCHC Journal of Correctional Health Care are available with free access. Click through to read about: Addressing Shortages of
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Nicole Walker, MSN, RN, CCHP-A, has joined the elite group of correctional health professionals who have earned advanced certification as a CCHP-A. She is
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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.
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A new NCCHC position statement highlights an urgent and growing priority in correctional health: antimicrobial stewardship.