NCCHC Releases New Video Highlighting the Benefits of Accreditation
Quality improvement, risk reduction, professional accountability, and better health outcomes for incarcerated patients.
May 12, 2026
Mental Health Awareness Month: Recognizing the Impact of Correctional Mental Health Professionals
Each May, Mental Health Awareness Month highlights the importance of mental health—and the professionals delivering care in complex, high-stakes environments. In correctional settings, that
May 8, 2026
NCCHC Nurse Advisory Council Completes Self-Evaluation
This process supports CQI, identifies emerging issues, evaluates progress, and strengthens collaboration.
May 7, 2026
Guest Editorial: Minimum Age Laws Protect Young Children
Elizabeth Barnert, MD, MPH, and Melissa Goemann, JD In the United States, there is no nationally mandated minimum age for arresting and prosecuting children.
May 5, 2026
National Correctional Officers Week: Steady Presence, Essential Work
DEBORAH ROSS, CCHP, CEO National Correctional Officers Week is a meaningful opportunity to recognize the dedication, professionalism, and steady presence of correctional officers across
Apr 30, 2026
NCCHC Foundation to Award Up to 15 Scholarships for the National Conference on Correctional Health Care
The deadline is June 14.
Apr 30, 2026
NCCHC Awards Free Conference, Webinar Registrations for CE Participation
12-week conference survey participants were eligible.
Apr 29, 2026
On Progress and Purpose: Reflections from New Orleans
What stood out most in New Orleans was a shared focus on what can be built together—stronger systems of care that support individuals, families,
Apr 28, 2026
Thank You for Being the Heart of Correctional Health Care
Celebrating National Nurses Week
Apr 24, 2026
Measles Outbreaks Reported in U.S. Detention Facilities
More than 100 cases in correctional institutions in 2026 to date.
