Mar 2, 2026Education Is Part of Health Care: Why Health Professionals Must Act for Youth in Confinement The focus of this statement is on youth in confinement, given the direct ties to community pediatric evidence-based standards of care.
Jan 29, 2026Telehealth in Corrections: New Guidance for Expanding Access, Ethically and Effectively New position statement calls for telehealth that bolsters equity in access and quality.
Jan 14, 2026Revised Position Statements Support Women, Pregnant People The Governance Board approved position statements that address care for women and pregnant people.
Nov 20, 2025Advancing Care for People with Sickle Cell Disease in Correctional Settings A new NCCHC position statement offers clear guidance and a call to action.
Oct 14, 2025Local Thoughts on the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy The MIEP prohibits the use of federal funds to cover health care costs while an individual is incarcerated.
Aug 4, 2025Expanded Position Statement Details STI Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention Guidelines This statement promotes the health of patients and advances public health.
Feb 18, 2025Revised Position Statements Support Youth in Custody The Governance Board recently approved three revised position statements that protect youth in custody.
Oct 29, 2024New Position Statement Addresses Health Risks of Extreme Temperatures NCCHC adopted a position statement urging carceral facilities to minimize extreme temperature exposures.
Sep 6, 2024New Position Statement Addresses Diagnosis and Management of Hepatitis C The new NCCHC position statement encourages correctional systems to adopt comprehensive hepatitis C programs.
Apr 8, 2024Care for Aging Patients in the Correctional Setting NCCHC’s new position statement addresses the needs of the aging population.
