This week, NCCHC proudly celebrates National Correctional Officers Week (May 4–10) and National Nurses Week (May 6–12)—a time to honor two essential groups working together to ensure safety and health in our nation’s correctional facilities.

Correctional officers maintain order, respond to crises, and support access to care. Their vigilance and partnership with health teams make effective treatment possible.

Correctional nurses deliver compassionate, skilled care in a uniquely challenging environment. From intake to emergencies, they are vital to managing chronic illness, mental health, and public health.

Together, officers and nurses form the backbone of correctional health care. NCCHC thanks you for your professionalism, resilience, and commitment to improving lives.