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The poster recommends steps in plain language to reduce viral surface contamination.
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Coming soon: Medicaid funding for mental health and drug treatment in corrections
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Applications are due by April 3 for students and new correctional health professionals.
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In NCCHC’s annual report, learn how we embraced change in 2022.
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The way we use language to conceptualize people can shape our attitudes about people and how we treat them.
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The pervasive criminalization of misbehavior of school-aged Black youth has created the school-to-prison pipeline.
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Available for download at no charge. “With today’s widespread staffing shortages, we run a higher risk of errors that can affect patients’ lives.”
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NCCHC’s accreditation program is growing, and the staff is growing to keep up with demand.
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Access to a nutritious, palatable diet is essential to personal well-being, a medical necessity, and a fundamental human right. To advance the nutritional wellness
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Adopting MAT requires training, new processes, and most importantly, a new outlook and understanding of addiction.