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Antitibiotics
Most dental pain requires definitive treatment, paired with over-the-counter pain relievers, not antibiotics.
National Recovery Month
Recognize the professionals working every day to provide treatment and support in correctional settings.
Suicide Prevention
Suicide prevention Is a team responsibility
Medicaid
Unless officials take action, millions of people are likely to fall through the cracks.
dental procedure
Recognizing the difference between routine dental pain and a developing medical emergency is critical.
Fall 2026 Cover Big Tooth
Download the new issue of CorrectCare.
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Deadline: September 18. Share your expertise!
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The Journal of Correctional Health Care is pleased to welcome Kristin Merss, PhD, RN, as an associate editor, bringing her expertise in aging, incarceration, and correctional
custody and health care
“One System, One Team: Aligning Care, Custody and Outcomes.” Deadline September 30.
Dr. Rudy Nunez Surveyor of the Year
Dr. Rudy Nunez will serve from 2026-2029.