Upcoming Event · October 2026 · Las Vegas, NV

Correctional Health Conference

The Power of Small Moments — Chris Sund delivers his Power of Small Moments keynote to correctional health professionals and leaders from across the country.

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Date
October 24–28, 2026
Host
NCCHC
Keynote
The Power of Small Moments
Venue
Paris Las Vegas
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About the Event

Setting the standard for
correctional health.

The National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) establishes standards for health services in correctional facilities and works to improve the quality of care for people held in jails, prisons, and juvenile confinement facilities nationwide. Its national conference brings together correctional health professionals, administrators, and leaders for education and connection around the clinical, operational, and workforce challenges unique to correctional healthcare.

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The Keynote

The Power of Small Moments

In high-stakes environments, the ordinary moments decide the culture.

◆ About the Keynote

In demanding, high-stakes environments, it’s the small, everyday moments of leadership — not the grand gestures — that build the trust, engagement, and culture people want to stay in.

This keynote gives correctional health leaders a practical framework for being more intentional in the ordinary interactions that fill a shift, and shows how those small moments compound into stronger teams, better retention, and more resilient people.

Inside the Keynote
01

The Moments That Count

Recognizing the brief interactions that quietly decide culture.

02

Trust Under Pressure

Building credibility in high-stakes environments.

03

Why People Stay

Connecting everyday leadership behavior to retention.

04

Resilient Teams

Helping people sustain through demanding work.

What to Expect

What Attendees Will Take Away

01

A practical framework for intentional everyday leadership.

02

Trust-building habits suited to high-stakes environments.

03

Insight into what keeps correctional health teams intact.

04

Actions leaders can apply on their very next shift.

What People Say

Feedback from healthcare leaders.

“
His topics are well researched, and he weaves in practical tips and real-life examples that make every session realistic and relatable.
TB
Terry BennettNAHCR Immediate Past President
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Chris consistently brings knowledge, insight, and practical advice to every presentation, elevating the value he brings to every engagement.
GS
Gina SalazarTalent Acquisition Lead, University of Kansas Health System
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I always have takeaways to put into action after Chris’ sessions. He cares deeply about uplifting the entire profession.
MW
Melissa WheelerCommunity Health Network
Stages I Have Spoken On
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Chris Sund seated holding his book You Are Capable of More

You Are Capable of More.

Chris is the author of the bestselling You Are Capable of More. Copies can be bundled for attendees, and Chris can run a signing table in the exhibit hall — which drives traffic for your sponsors.

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◆ On the NCCHC Conference Site

Session 470 · The Power of Small Moments: Elevating Patient Experience

The National Commission on Correctional Health Care lists Chris in its official speaker directory and schedules the session on its conference program for Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

About the Association

National Commission on Correctional Health Care.

NCCHC sets the standards for health services in jails, prisons and juvenile detention facilities, and has spent five decades working to improve the quality of care delivered behind the walls. Through accreditation, certification, education and research, it supports the physicians, nurses, mental health professionals and administrators doing some of the most demanding work in American health care.

The National Conference on Correctional Health Care is the largest gathering in the field, bringing every discipline together for five days of sessions, preconference seminars and certification exams. The 2026 conference marks the organization’s 50th anniversary.

Chris Sund, keynote speaker and authorBring This to Your Conference

Book Chris for your event.

Chris speaks on the power of small moments, leadership, and healthcare culture for conferences and leadership events. Check availability and receive a customized proposal.

Or reach out directly: info@chrissund.com · 402-212-5771