CONFERENCE SESSIONS

Conference registration entitles you to attend all the sessions below. Get up to date information across all aspects of the correctional health care.  * indicates approved for APA credit.

Name Speakers Content Area More Info
Monday, November 3, 2025, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
401 Clinical Care Strategies for Patients with HIV-Related Cancers*Richard Kosierowski, MD, CCHP, YesCareInfectious Disease, Medical
402 Exploring the Role and Function of LPNs in the Context of Scope of StandardsMary Muse, RN, MS, CCHP-RN, CCHP-A, Muse & Associates
Patricia Blair, PhD, JD, CCHP-RN, CCHP-A, University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care
Nursing
403 Strategies for Facilitating Effective Mental Health Services in Restrictive Housing*Rebecca Rock, PsyD, CCHP-MH, Centurion HealthMental Health, Special Populations
404 Help Me Help You: A Mock Deposition*Jenny Blood, Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.Legal
405 Ethical Challenges of Dual Loyalty in Professional Practice*Miriam Ha, MPH, PA, CCHP, City of Los AngelesAdministration, Ethics
406 Breaking the Chain of TB Transmission*Ann Scarpita, RN, BSN, MPH, MSN, State of ColoradoInfectious Disease, Quality
407 Strategies for Managing Pregnancy Emergencies and Other Peripartum Care*Carolyn Sufrin, MD, PhD, CCHP, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Chauntel Norris, BA, BS, Alabama Prison Birth Project
Women's Health
Monday, November 3, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
408 Caring for Patients with Brain Injury: Challenges and Strategies*MJ Schmidt, MA, Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania
Drew Nagele, PsyD, ABPP, FACREM, CRIST, CESP, Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania
Medical, Mental Health
409 Enhancing Nursing Competence Through Specialized EducationPatricia Blair, PhD, JD, CCHP-RN, CCHP-A, University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care
Shawn Todd, ADN, BSN, MS, University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care
Cynthia Vasquez, RN, BSN, University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care
Legal, Nursing
410 Leading Your Mental Health Team: Strategies for Effectiveness*David Dawdy, MA, LLP, CCHP, TBD SolutionsAdministration, Mental Health
412 Nourishing Health: The Power of Nutrition in Corrections*Laura Bain, PhD, RDN, MBA, U.S. Senate
Daniel Rosen, MA, Coalition for Carceral Nutrition
Nutrition, Reentry
413 Suicide Watch: A Humanized Approach*Dennis Sandrock, PhD, CCHP-MH, CFG HealthMental Health, Suicide Prevention
414 Meeting the Growing Need for MOUD*Crystal Gold, YesCare
Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH, CCHP-CP, YesCare
Steve Tomlin, MHS, Bicycle Health
Reentry, Substance Use
Monday, November 3, 2025, 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
415 Building a Medication List for Heat-Induced Health Risks*Carl Keldie, MD, CCHP, Wellpath
Deleca Reynolds-Barnes, PharmD, Wellpath
Constance Thran, RN
Medical, Pharmaceuticals
416 Diagnostic Maneuvers You May Have Missed in Nursing School - Part 1Marc Stern, MD, MPH, University of Washington School of Public HealthNursing
417 The Benefits and Challenges of Court-Ordered Mental Health Treatment*Shaundel Boyce, PsyD, CCHP-MH, Centurion Health
Kathryn Cook, PsyD, CCHP-MH, Centurion Health
Legal, Mental Health
418 Correctional Research Policies: Assessing the Status Quo and Improving Practices*Helen Jack, MD, University of WashingtonAdministration, Standards and Accreditation
419 The Power of Peer Health Education*Jessica Beyer, CPSP, Step-Up Inc
Abigail Carr, MPH
Kevin Henry
Veronica Holloway, AAS
Infectious Disease, Substance Use
420 An Innovative Approach to Treatment and Discharge Planning for Youth*Shykina Brown, PsyD, Yale UniversityJuvenile, Reentry
421 CCHP Certification: Navigating Your Path to Success* Professional Development
Monday, November 3, 2025, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
422 Insights and Strategies for Use of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists*Gregory Ladele, DO, MBA, YesCare, MO
Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH, CCHP-CP, YesCare
Medical, Pharmaceuticals
423 Diagnostic Maneuvers You May Have Missed in Nursing School - Part 2Marc Stern, MD, MPH, University of Washington School of Public HealthNursing
424 Compassion Fatigue and Wellness*Heather Casady, PsyD, CCHP, Idaho Department of Correction
Kathryn Cook, PsyD, CCHP-MH, Centurion Health
Mental Health, Staffing/Workforce Issues
425 The Experiences of Deaf People Inside the Walls*Debra Guthmann, EdD, NIC, Consultant
Gabriel Lomas, PhD, Center for School Safety and Crisis Preparation
Legal, Special Populations
426 Juvenile Opioid Use Disorder: Trends, Risks, and Treatment Strategies*John Tomarchio, MD, MPH, VitalCore Health Strategies, LLCEthics, Medical
427 Bridging the Gap: Disability and Rehabilitation Services in Corrections*Uvieoghene Ughwanogho, MD, University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed CareMedical, Special Populations
428 Against All Odds on Guam: Safety, Health Care, and Rehabilitation Strategies*Alan Borja
Sarah Thomas Nededog, BA, MPA
Administration, Staffing/Workforce Issues
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
429 Geriatric Care for Chronic Conditions*Panayiota Courelli, PhD, California Correctional Health Care Services
Saya Sarma, BS, University of Southern California
Medical, Mental Health
430 Practice-Based Education as an Intervention to Strengthen NursingDeborah Shelton, PhD, RN-C, CCHP, Center 4 Correctional NursingNursing, Staffing/Workforce Issues
431 Leveraging Cognitive-Based Pain Management Approaches*Duncan MacLennan, PhD, NP, CCHP, University of Alberta
Amanda Wallace, PsyD, CCHP, Centurion Health
Mental Health, Professional Development
432 Health and Reentry: State and Local Innovations and Insights*David Ryan, JD, Health and Reentry Project (HARP)Legal, Reentry
433 A Comprehensive Health Approach to HIV Care*Asiya Abdul-Alim, MA, MetroHealth
Michael Gierlach, BS, MPH, The MetroHealth System
Megan Raleigh, MSW, LCSW-S, Metrohealth
Infectious Disease, Special Populations
434 Developing Strong Leaders in Corrections: Principles and Practices (Part 1)*Tracey Titus, RN, CCHP-RN, CCHP-A, Centurion Health
Daniel Sego, ASN, BS, LPN, CCHP-A, Centurion Health
Administration, Professional Development
435 Dental Treatment of the Medically Complex PatientMark Szarejko, DDS, CCHP, RetiredMedical, Oral Health
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
436 Differentiating Between Seizures and Other Shaking Disorders: A Video Review*Thomas Minahan, DO, CCHP-CP, Riverside County CaliforniaMedical, Nursing
437 The Challenges and Successes of a Women's and Children's Unit*Taylor Forquer, RN, CCHP, Centurion Health
Nikki Tafoya, RN, BSN, CCHP, Indiana Department of Correction
Administration, Special Populations
438 What Your Peer Support Program May Be Missing: Supervision and Strategy*David Dawdy, MA, LLP, CCHP, TBD SolutionsAdministration, Mental Health
439 Deposition Essentials: What to Expect, Why They Matter, and How to Prepare*Allison J. Becker, JD, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani
Kendra Stark, JD, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani
Legal
440 Developing Strong Leaders in Corrections: Principles and Practices (Part 2)*Tracey Titus, RN, CCHP-RN, CCHP-A, Centurion Health
Daniel Sego, ASN, BS, LPN, CCHP-A, Centurion Health
Administration, Professional Development
441 Training Juvenile Justice Health Care Staff in DBT*Valois Feneziani, APRN, PMHNP-BC, CCHP, University of Utah College of Nursing
Alexandra McHugh, RN, MSN, CCHP, University of Utah
Mental Health, Professional Development
442 What Works: Research Insights on MOUD Programs in Corrections*Peter Koutoujian, JD, MPA, Middlesex Sheriff's OfficeMedical, Substance Use
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
444a From Lived Experience to Leadership: Advancing Peer Support*Kanika Anglin, LPC, MA, CCHP, MHMRA of Harris County
Angela Hurd, LPC, The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
Reentry, Special Populations
446a Ensuring Nutritional Adequacy and Food Safety*Samira Jones, PhD, RDN, MPHNutrition, Standards and Accreditation
448a Partnering with Public Health: Closing Gaps in the 10 Essential Services*Sixtine Gurrey, MPH, Washington State Department of Health
Brandon Halleck, BS, Indiana Department of Health
Professional Development
449a The Benefits and Challenges of Integrating a New Electronic Health Records System*Barry-Lewis Harris, MD, CCHP, Parkland Health & Hospital - Dallas
Regina Williams, RN, DNP, CCHP, Parkland Health & Hospital - Dallas
Administration, Technology
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
443a Interpreting Buprenorphine Urine Results in Opioid Treatment*Kimberly Dexter, DNP, PMHNP-BCProfessional Development, Substance Use
445a Implementing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in Segregation*Melissa Gonska, PsyD, CCHP, YesCareMental Health
447a The Myth of the Noncompliant Patient*Ramona Kistler, NP, Federal Bureau of Prisons Northeast Regional Office PhiladelphiaMedical, Nursing
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 2:20 PM - 2:40 PM
444b Collaborating to Improve Health Outcomes in Reentry for Older Adults*Laura Driscoll, PhD, Boston University
Anne Escher
Shawn Macmaster, Middlesex Sheriff's Office
Reentry, Special Populations
446b Using Motivational Interviewing to Enhance Diet and Health in Youth*Valois Feneziani, APRN, PMHNP-BC, CCHP, University of Utah College of Nursing
Tom Rowley, APRN, DNP, FNP-C, CCHP, University of Utah
Makaeli Hopkin, RN
Juvenile, Nutrition
448b Navigating FMLA: Understanding Rights, Responsibilities, and Compliance*Jacqueline Troupe, MBA, YesCareAdministration, Staffing/Workforce Issues
449b Artificial Intelligence: Ethics, Quality, and Practical Implementation*Marcel Dubois, APRN, DNP, PMHNP-BCMental Health, Technology
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
443b Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Corrections and Postrelease*Michael Frost, MD, FACPPharmaceuticals, Substance Use
445b Untangling ADHD, Crime, and Executive Functioning: A Comprehensive Overview*Julie Otis, LCSW, CCHP, Victory Bay IndianapolisLegal, Mental Health
447b The Art of Saying No: Real Strategies for Real Situations*Lori Roscoe, PhD, APRN, DNP, CCHP-RN, Correctional HealthCare ConsultantsNursing, Professional Development
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 2:40 PM - 3:00 PM
444c Optimizing Reentry and Reducing Recidivism*Pracha Peter Eamranond, MD, MPH, Wexford Health Sources, Inc.
Teresa Fuller, MS, Pinal County
Quality, Reentry
446c Body Mass Index Behind Bars: Changes Over Time*Ellen Smith, MPH, MSN, CCHP, US Public Health Service
Enid Vélez-Valle, MPH CPH, Federal Bureau of Prisons
Nutrition, Quality
448c Correctional Medical Authority: A Model for Collaborative Quality Improvement*Lynne Babchuck, LCSW, Correctional Medical Authority/DOH
Jane Holmes-Cain, LCSW, MSW, Correctional Medical Authority/DOH
Administration, Quality
449c The Effect of Direct-Acting Antivirals and Telemedicine on the Treatment of Hepatitis C in Israeli Prisons*Avi Moshe, BSN, MPH, Israel Prison ServiceInfectious Disease
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
450 Managing Co-occurring Chronic Pain and Substance Use Disorder*Stephen Ford, PharmD, Diamond Pharmacy Services & Medical SupplyMedical, Substance Use
451 Gynecologic Care: Evidence-Based Updates and Practical Strategies*Carolyn Sufrin, MD, PhD, CCHP, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Bianca Hall, DO MSCR, NYU Langone Health-Brooklyn Campus
Andrea Knittel, MD, PhD, CCHP, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Medical, Women's Health
452 Applying Brain Science to Incarceration and Reentry*David Stephens, PsyD, Falcon Correctional & Community Services Inc.Mental Health, Special Populations
453 Mock Trial: The Life Cycle of a Section 1983 Claim - Part I*Deana Johnson, JD, Centurion Health
David Mathis, MD, FAAFP, CCHP-CP, PrisonMDExpert.com
Legal, Medical
454 Integrating Anchor Hospitals to Improve Quality of Care*Sarah Manning, RN
Michael Neeki, DO, CCHP-CP, San Bernardino County Probation
Medical, Quality
455 Aging Behind Bars: Optimizing Medication Management for Geriatric Patients*Saley T-Uwalaka, PharmD, BCPS, Correct Rx Pharmacy ServicesPharmaceuticals, Special Populations
456 Leveraging Partnerships to Implement Methadone Induction*Brandi Harrison, BSW, MS, CCHP, Allegheny County Department of Human Services
Holly Martin, RN, CCHP, Allegheny County Jail
Joshua Nirella, MS, Acadia Healthcare
Staffing/Workforce Issues, Substance Use
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
457 Prostate Cancer Management in Correctional Health: Screening, Treatment, and Long-Term CareRichard Kosierowski, MD, CCHP, YesCareMedical
458 The Intersection of Reproductive Health, Contraceptive Care, and Incarceration*Alane O'Connor, DNP, Somerset County Sheriff's OfficeMedical, Women's Health
459 Autism Spectrum Disorders: Diagnosis, Interventions, and Practical Implications*Larisa Palmer, PsyD, CCHP, Centurion HealthMental Health, Special Populations
460 Mock Trial Experience: The Life Cycle of a Section 1983 Claim - Part II*Deana Johnson, JD, Centurion Health
David Mathis, MD, FAAFP, CCHP-CP, PrisonMDExpert.com
Legal, Medical
461 Moral Repair in Corrections: A Trauma-Informed Toolkit for Health Care Professionals*Camille Dysart, MSW, Colorado Department of Corrections
Stephanie Gangemi, PhD, LCSW, CCHP, University of Colorado
Ethics, Staffing/Workforce Issues
462 Effective Strategies to Strengthen MOUD Linkage After Release*Sarah Pollock, MHS, Johns Hopkins UniversityReentry, Substance Use
463 Modernizing Health Care Delivery for Quality and Safety*Marjorie Cisneros, MBA, CCHP, University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care
Olugbenga Ojo, MD, MBA, FACP, SFHM, CCHP-CP, University of Texas Medical Branch
Administration, Medical
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
RT-1 Leveraging LEAN Six Sigma to Improve Access to CareKelly Boettcher, LCSW, YesCare
Reed Domer-Shank, MS, CCHP, YesCare Northeast Region
Mental Health, Staffing/Workforce Issues
RT-2 Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Suicide Among NursesBrenda Fields, RN, RHIA, PMH-BC, CCHP, Centurion HealthMental Health, Nursing
RT-3 From Innovation to Equity: Confronting Disparities in CorrectionsBrent Bavington, MBA, CCHP, PrimeCare Medical Inc.
Tommy Williams, RN, BSN, CCHP, PrimeCare Medical Inc.
Ethics, Special Populations
RT-4 Restorative Approaches to Reentry: Working With Returning CitizensSal Corbin, PhD, MS, DC Peace TeamProfessional Development, Reentry
RT-5 Initiating a Dialogue: Challenges of Women Working in Corrections*Rebecca Rock, PsyD, CCHP-MH, Centurion HealthWomen's Health
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
464 Insulin Pumps in Corrections: Protocols, Implementation, and Outcomes*Melissa Freeman, RN, Washington State Department of Corrections
Helen Jack, MD, University of Washington
Medical, Technology
465 Evidence-Based Clinical Nursing Guidelines for Optimizing Patient OutcomesBenjamin Kanten, MBA, MSN, CCHP-RN, CCHP-A, ICE Health Service Corps
Tiffany Moore, RN, MSN, CCHP, ICE Health Service Corps
Nicole Townsend, BSN, RN, MHA, CCHP, ICE Health Service Corps
Medical, Nursing
466 Medical Mimics and Mental Health: Diagnostic Challenges*Scott Eliason, MD, CCHP-MH, Centurion Health
Amanda Tillemans, APRN, DNP, PMHNP-BC, CCHP, Centurion Health
Medical, Mental Health
467 Turning a Consent Decree into a Golden Opportunity*Eloisa Montoya, PsyD, ConsultantLegal, Quality
468 Trauma-Informed Reentry Strategies for Women and Youth*Lauren Latham, LPC, MA, NCC, CCHP, PSIMED Corrections
Ava Roush, LPC, MS, CCHP, PSIMED Corrections
Merideth Smith, PhD, CCHP, PSIMED Corrections
Reentry, Special Populations
469 Antibiotic Stewardship in Correctional Dentistry: Insights from a KAP StudyVaishnavi Bhaskar, DDS, MPH, WellpathOral Health, Pharmaceuticals
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
470 A Phenomenological Study of Incarcerated Transgender Patient Experiences*Stephanie Gangemi, PhD, LCSW, CCHP, University of ColoradoMedical, Mental Health
471 What Would You Do? Ethical Considerations for the Correctional NurseArlita Jefferson, DNP, MPH, MSN, RN-BC, University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed CareEthics, Nursing
472 Addressing the Competency Crisis Using an Innovative Local Mobile Treatment Model*Brandi Harrison, BSW, MS, CCHP, Allegheny County Department of Human Services
Renee Madden, LCSW, Allegheny County Jail
Debra Scarlett, MS, CCHP, Centurion Health
Christopher Shanley, Allegheny County Pretrial Services
Legal, Mental Health
473 The Dos and Don'ts of Documentation: A Legal Defense Perspective*Allison J. Becker, JD, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani
Kendra Stark, JD, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani
Legal
474 Strategies for Building a Diverse Workforce in Correctional Mental Health*Shykina Brown, PsyD, Yale UniversityMental Health, Staffing/Workforce Issues
475 Best Practices for Managing Fentanyl Use Disorder*Mary Ellen Biggerstaff, DNP, FNP, MPH, Pacific Lutheran UniversityNursing, Substance Use
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
476 Integrating Corrections Expertise in Public Health: A Toolkit for Jail Health Improvement*Anita Wilson, MD, YesCareMedical
477 Safeguarding Your License: Legal Essentials for Correctional NursingShirley Hadden, RN, CCHP, Turn Key Health ClinicsLegal, Nursing
478 Comprehensive Postpartum Care: Mental Health, Postpartum Depression, and Reintegration*Atrews Bell, LMHC, MSc, Armor Health
Jared Washington, LPC, Armor Health
Mental Health, Reentry
479 Opioid Use Disorder Assessment in Prisons*Helen Jack, MD, University of WashingtonSubstance Use
480 Improving Safety for Incarcerated Transgender Women*Julie Graham, MSEthics, Special Populations
481 Reaching Zero Suicides in Corrections*Alison Traynor, LICSW, MPH, North Dakota Department of Corrections and RehabilitationSuicide Prevention
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
482 Adapting Care for the Complex Patient*Thomas Lincoln, MD, CCHP-CP, Baystate Health Systems
Danielle Mimitz, LMHC, MA, Hampden County Sheriff's Office
Keisha Williams, RN, MSN, CCHP, Hampden County Sheriff's Office
Medical, Mental Health
483 A Global Perspective on Correctional Nursing Care: From Singapore to the U.S.Shree Benstead, RN, EdD, MEd
Patricia Blair, PhD, JD, CCHP-RN, CCHP-A, University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care
Legal, Nursing
484 Getting Real: Vicarious Trauma, Compassion Fatigue, Burnout, and the Power of Self-Care*Katelyn Affleck, PhD, MA, Rhode Island Hospital
Katie Cummings, LMHC, MA, Brown University Health
Meagan Fitzgerald, MS CCLS, Hasbro Children's Hospital
Timothy Owens, LMHC, MA, Rhode Island Hospital
Mental Health, Professional Development
485 A Strategic Model for Managing Outbreaks in Congregate Settings*Crosby Amoah, PharmD, RN, CCHP, Correct Rx Pharmacy Services, Inc.
Todd Kramer, MS, CCHP-A, Delaware Department of Correction
Administration, Infectious Disease
486 Building a Correctional Pharmacy Program: From Compliance to Excellence* Pharmaceuticals, Medical
487 Data That Saves Lives: Standardizing Suicide Attempt Documentation and Prevention*Brittany Elkins, LMHC, LPCC, YesCare
Mariya Leyderman, PsyD, MA, Louisville Metro Department of Corrections Main Jail
Kathy Salomon, PhD, Louisville Metro Department of Corrections Main Jail
Mental Health, Suicide Prevention
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
488 Red Flags and Responses: Addressing Drug-Seeking in Corrections*Bethany Roderer, CRNP, Eastern Correctional Institution (ECI)Medical, Substance Use
489 Implementation of a Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health Peer Education Program*Hala Aqel, BS, The George Washington University
Amanda Maille, The George Washington University
Women's Health
490 Effective Use of the Mental Status Examination*Christina Riccardi, PhD, CCHP-MH, Centurion Health
Seaaira Reedy, PsyD, CCHP-MH, Centurion Health
Emmylou Frost, RN, BSN, MS, CCHP, Centurion Health
Mental Health, Nursing
491 Mitigating Against Candida Auris Transmission*Marjorie Cisneros, MBA, CCHP, University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care
Olugbenga Ojo, MD, MBA, FACP, SFHM, CCHP-CP, University of Texas Medical Branch
Infectious Disease
492 The Importance of Specialized Dementia Units: A Case for Consolidation and Cost Savings*Stephen Spaulding, MSHA, CCHP, Federal Bureau of PrisonsMedical, Special Populations

As of August 9, 2024. Subject to change.