NCCHC Updates Position Statement on Breastfeeding in Correctional Settings
NCCHC supports and recommends making accommodations for nursing individuals in custody,
Jun 26, 2023
Federal Guidelines Released for Managing Substance Withdrawal in Jails
2023 Guidelines for Managing Substance Withdrawal in Jails: released by US Department of Justice
Jun 15, 2023
Sickle Cell Anemia: A Primer for Correctional Health Care Professionals
June 19 is World Sickle Cell Day, an international awareness day aimed at increasing the public’s knowledge and understanding of sickle cell disease and
Jun 9, 2023
AA Inside Correctional Facilities: Resources
The day of Bob S.’s last drink, June 10, 1935, is AA’s founding date.
May 17, 2023
New Publication on Expanding Hepatitis C Testing and Treatment in Jails and Prisons
A new paper proposes best practices for scaling up hepatitis C testing and treatment.
May 16, 2023
Revised Position Statement on Violence in Correctional Settings is Released
The NCCHC Governance Board has approved a new position statement, Public Health Implications of Violence and Correctional Settings. The statement replaces Prevention of Violence
May 12, 2023
CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidance Documents
Intake testing in corrections has changed to an enhanced prevention strategy.
May 5, 2023
Read the April Journal of Correctional Health Care in Digital Format
The April issue of the Journal of Correctional Health Care is available online at no charge. The issue includes eight articles, including topics such
Mar 31, 2023
2022 NCCHC Committee on Systemic Racism Open Forums: Initial Findings
The mission of NCCHC’s Committee on Systemic Racism is to guide the field toward eradicating systemic racism in health care
Mar 17, 2023
Free Printable Poster Demonstrates Use of Disinfectants in Corrections
The poster recommends steps in plain language to reduce viral surface contamination.
