CDC Releases New Resources for Mpox in Correctional Environments

Toolkit for Mpox Prevention in Correctional and Detention Facilities

Mpox Informational Poster for Correctional and Detention Facilities (8.5”X11” – can be scaled up to 24”X30”)

The poster is currently available in English and a Spanish translation is coming soon.

Although new mpox cases continue to be identified, cases are declining nationwide and that there have been no outbreaks reported to CDC in correctional or detention facilities to date.

For additional tailored public health recommendations for mpox prevention in correctional settings, see the full report from Cook County Jail: Mpox Case Investigation — Cook County Jail, Chicago, Illinois, July–August 2022 (cdc.gov). For additional mpox-related information for all populations and settings, visit Mpox | Poxvirus | CDC.

Telehealth in Corrections: New Guidance for Expanding Access, Ethically and Effectively

New position statement calls for telehealth that bolsters equity in access and quality.

Jan 29, 2026

In Memorium: Douglas Mack, MD, MPH

Former Board Chair, member of the NCCHC Board of Directors for nearly 30 years

Jan 23, 2026

NCCHC Presenters Share Complexities of Personality Disorders in Corrections

Challenges include nonsuicidal self-injury, aggression, and isolated confinement.

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