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The physical environment is critical to work effectiveness, satisfaction, and physical and psychological well-being. This has direct effects on staff and patients. For those
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A new report from the Government Accountability Office noted that while the U.S. Marshals Service and the Bureau of Prisons have policies on pregnancy-related
“Knowing the NCCHC standards and becoming certified is just as important for correctional health administrators as it is for nurses, physicians, and other health
In 2003, one of the first initiatives of the Center for NuLeadership on Urban Solutions, an independent academic center and public policy think tank
NCCHC’s Board of Representatives has approved new position statements on humane housing for youth and humanizing language for all.
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Thursday, February 18 at 1 pm Eastern Perspectives from Minority Law Enforcement Executives Featuring Sheriff Anthony Cureton, Bergen County NJ, and Dr. Patrick Oliver,
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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.