National Commission on Correctional Health Care

Saving Lives: Focusing on What Matters Virtual Conference
2026-02-25 08:00 - 2026-02-26 17:00 (America/Chicago) | online
Sponsored by AJA and NCCHC. Topics include:

Collaboration between custody and health care
Initial and ongoing substance use disorder treatment
Prevention of suicide and self harm
Reducing in-custody mortality
Reentry best practices
Restraint safety
Staff wellness and peer support

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Webinar: Diabetes Management in Detention Facilities
2026-03-18 11:00 - 12:00 | online
This webinar will explore best practices for providing safe, effective diabetes care in detention settings, grounded in the American Diabetes Association® Standards of Care in Diabetes. Presenters will discuss how national clinical standards can be applied within the operational, security, and resource constraints unique to correctional facilities.
Participants will gain practical guidance on screening, monitoring, medication management, and continuity of care, as well as the importance of trained health care staff and reliable access to supplies and treatments. The session will also highlight how early identification and consistent management can prevent acute medical emergencies, reduce costly hospital transfers, and limit long-term complications such as cardiovascular disease, vision loss, renal failure, and amputations.
This webinar is designed for correctional health professionals seeking to improve outcomes, enhance safety, and reduce risk and cost associated with diabetes in custody.
Presenters:
Jennifer Sherman, JD is a Staff Attorney for Legal Advocacy at the American Diabetes Association. She provides support, education, and resources to individuals with diabetes and their families, as well as to attorneys representing people who face diabetes-related discrimination. Ms. Sherman earned her BA summa cum laude from George Washington University and her JD from Berkeley Law, where she received a certificate in Public Interest and Social Justice.
Jeffrey Keller, MD is a board-certified emergency physician who practiced carceral medicine in jails and prisons for 25 years. Now retired from clinical practice, Dr. Keller continues to serve as a consultant in correctional medicine and as a court-appointed jail monitor. He is a Fellow of the American College of Correctional Physicians and the American College of Emergency Physicians, and the author of The Best of Jail Medicine: An Introduction to Correctional Medicine.
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Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care 2026
2026-04-18 08:00 - 2026-04-21 17:00 | New Orleans
Learn with peers from around the USA. Whether you’re new to the field or a correctional health care veteran, you’ll find valuable connections, inspiration and ideas! The Spring Conference delivers unparalleled education and professional development opportunities for clinicians, administrators, and custody professionals. Bring your challenges and get ready for solutions in one of NCCHC’s favorite locations. Includes a full day of preconference seminars on the 2026 NCCHC Jail/Prison Health Standards and the 2026 NCCHC Mental Health Standards and the opportunity to take the CCHP exams.
Registration will open by December 18, 2025.
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Correctional Mental Health Conference 2026
2026-07-18 08:00 - 2026-07-20 17:00 | Austin, TX
The NCCHC Correctional Mental Health Conference plays a critical role in advancing quality care for incarcerated individuals with behavioral health needs. It brings together mental health, medical, and custody professionals to share evidence-based practices, address workforce challenges, and strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration. The conference offers vital training on suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and treatment planning aligned with the latest NCCHC Mental Health Standards. By fostering education and dialogue, it helps correctional systems reduce risk, improve outcomes, and uphold constitutional standards of care. Includes a full day of preconference seminars on the 2026 NCCHC Jail/Prison Health Standards and the 2026 NCCHC Mental Health Standards and the opportunity to take the CCHP and specialty exams.
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Contact sales@ncchc.org for information on exhibiting and sponsorship. Download the exhibitor prospectus.

National Conference on Correctional Health Care 2026
2026-10-24 08:00 - 2026-10-28 17:00 | Las Vegas
The biggest event in correctional health care returns to Las Vegas for a five-day event: conference, preconference seminars, certification exams, and an outstanding exhibit hall. Make plans now to join us.
More information will be available by April 2026.
