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Medicaid
Sep 9, 2026

States Must Protect Medicaid for People Returning Home from Incarceration

Unless officials take action, millions of people are likely to fall through the cracks.
dental procedure
Sep 9, 2026

From Toothache to Emergency: Recognizing Dangerous Dental Infections in Correctional Facilities

Recognizing the difference between routine dental pain and a developing medical emergency is critical.
Fall 2026 Cover Big Tooth
Aug 25, 2026

Fall 2026 Issue of CorrectCare Available

Download the new issue of CorrectCare.
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Aug 24, 2026

Share Your Expertise at the 2027 Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care

Deadline: September 18. Share your expertise!
custody and health care
Aug 20, 2026

Call for Proposals: Share Practical Solutions at the 2027 AJA-NCCHC Virtual Conference

“One System, One Team: Aligning Care, Custody and Outcomes.” Deadline September 30.
Dr. Rudy Nunez Surveyor of the Year
Aug 17, 2026

Physician Surveyor Juan “Rudy” Nunez Elected to NCCHC CCHP Board of Trustees

Dr. Rudy Nunez will serve from 2026-2029.
position statements
Aug 17, 2026

Four Position Statements Reaffirmed or Published

Cancer, OUD, Transgender Care, and Humanizing Language are covered.
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Aug 14, 2026

Dr. Byron Kennedy Joins NCCHC Board of Representatives

Dr. Kennedy brings extensive experience in correctional medicine, public health leadership, and population health strategy.
Joseph Paris MD
Aug 12, 2026

Why People Choose to Leave a Legacy

Honoring a Life. Inspiring the Future. “He never asked about the crime, he only treated the patients.”                                                                                                                               — Mary Paris For Joseph E.
A blue duotone image of a smiling female nurse of color in a correctional facility
Jul 30, 2026

Small Practices, Big Impact: Three Easy Exercises to Support Staff Well-Being

Correctional health care asks a great deal of you, and your body adapts.