Join us for a FREE exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Correctional Healthcare
Ever wanted to know what it would be like to provide care in a correctional setting?
Join us September 2nd at 3:30-4:30 pm CST for a FREE, powerful, and eye-opening virtual event designed for healthcare providers who are curious about the correctional healthcare field or already working in corrections and are looking for upward mobility in their work.
This exclusive conversation will pull back the curtain on the realities, misconceptions, rewards, and responsibilities of working behind bars and why this setting has the potential to be the most meaningful place you’ve ever practiced.
What You’ll Learn:
● A Day in the Life of a Correctional Medical Provider
● The Complex & Rewarding Challenges of Inmate Care
● Misconceptions about Working in Correctional Care
● What Sets Advanced Correctional Healthcare Apart
● Live Q&A with Experienced Correctional Medical Leaders
Speakers include:
Dr. William Dennis, MD, MPH, CCHP-CP
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. William R. Dennis is a board-certified emergency physician with over 26 years of clinical experience and a strong background in public health, emergency medicine, and correctional health care. A U.S. Navy veteran, he previously served as the EMS Director for Navy Medicine East and holds advanced degrees and fellowship training in Emergency Medical Services and Disaster Medicine. He has also served as an assistant professor, mentoring future healthcare professionals.
Currently, as Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Dennis oversees more than 160 practitioners across 20 states, leading efforts to improve health care delivery and strengthen crisis response in correctional settings.
Dr. Melanie Stroda, DNP, FNP-BC, CCHP-CP, CHSE
Director of Clinical Education
Dr. Melanie Stroda is a nurse practitioner with more than 30 years of diverse healthcare experience, including long-term care, hospice, critical care, and clinical education. A Certified Correctional Health Care Professional (CCHP), she has spent the past decade serving as a site practitioner in over 40 jails across five states.
As a Certified BLS and ACLS instructor and experienced simulation specialist, Dr. Stroda has designed and delivered realistic, technology-driven training programs for more than 15 years. In her current role as Clinical Education Director, she mentors new clinicians and leads national training initiatives, placing strong emphasis on improving care for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.
Why Attend?
● Gain Insight: Discover what makes correctional healthcare different and deeply impactful.
● Meet ACH: Learn how Advanced Correctional Healthcare supports its providers and why their model stands out from other companies across the nation.
● Ask Anything: Bring your questions! Our panelists will answer them live.
Whether you're actively seeking a new role or simply want to explore a lesser-known corner of healthcare, this conversation will offer clarity, connection, and opportunity.