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Feb 22, 2018

NCCHC White Paper Endorsed by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

ACOG has approved the endorsement of the white paper Pregnancy and Postpartum Care in Correctional Settings by Carloyn Sufrin, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the department

Jan 29, 2018

Updated Jail and Prison Standards Coming Soon

New editions of NCCHC’s landmark Standards for Health Services for jails and prisons will be available in April. First published in 1976 and 1979, respectively,

Jan 23, 2018

Self-Injury Reduction Continuing Education Webinar

Behavior management strategies are effective in supporting positive behavior change. The incidence and prevalence of self-injurious behavior among inmates is widespread and well known.

Introducing CCHP-CP, a New Specialty Exam for Physicians, NPs, and PAs

The CCHP program has launched the Certified Correctional Health Professional-Clinical Provider exam.

Mar 17, 2023

Free Printable Poster Demonstrates Use of Disinfectants in Corrections

The poster recommends steps in plain language to reduce viral surface contamination.

Mar 8, 2023

US to Allow Medicaid to Pay for Drug Treatment in Prisons

Coming soon: Medicaid funding for mental health and drug treatment in corrections