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Commit to following best nursing documentation practices in the new year.
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NCCHC welcomes two senior staff members to key positions within the organization.
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Be a leader in correctional health care and share your expertise as a speaker or panelist at the Correctional Mental Health Care Conference or
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A unique opportunity to secure funding for MAT for opioid use disorders. 
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Jay Cowan, MD, is the new National Medical Association liaison to the NCCHC board.
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Downloadable toolkit and informational poster
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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.