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“… essential guidance on tackling racism in the juvenile legal system and custodial settings.”
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We emphasized the importance of treating patients with chronic pain with dignity and respect that is free from stigma or bias.
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130 individuals earned their CCHPs in the third quarter, representing the best third quarter since 2017.
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The Journal of Correctional Health Care is the only national, peer-reviewed scientific journal to focus on this complex and evolving field. Targeting clinicians, allied
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NCCHC’s annual awards were presented at the National Conference in Las Vegas.
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Elizabeth Lowenhaupt, MD, CCHP, is the new chair of the NCCHC Governance Board.
Pharmacy
The goal was to ensure that prescribing decisions were consistent, evidence-informed, and well-documented across the system.
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Innovative ideas and practical solutions are helping advance correctional health care, and this year’s poster presentations at the 2026 National Conference on Correctional Health
Virtual Winter Conference on Correctional Health Care
Join live or access on demand through January 29.
National Estate Planning Awareness Week
Celebrating National Estate Planning Awareness Week.
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Third-quarter certifications included 146 CCHPs, 11 CCHP-MHs, two CCHP-CPs, and seven CCHP-Ns.
2026 Reentry Toolkit
People need to understand their health needs, know what comes next and have meaningful connections to the people and services that can help them