Federal Guidelines Released for Managing Substance Withdrawal in Jails
2023 Guidelines for Managing Substance Withdrawal in Jails: released by US Department of Justice
Jun 13, 2023
Share the Benefits of Working in Correctional Health Care
The NCCHC Young Professionals Committee is working on ways to attract and retain students and early career professionals in correctional health care. “Correctional health
Jun 9, 2023
AA Inside Correctional Facilities: Resources
The day of Bob S.’s last drink, June 10, 1935, is AA’s founding date.
Jun 5, 2023
Partnerships: Critical to Improve Jail Operations
I recently attended the annual conference of the American Jail Association (AJA) in Omaha. AJA President Louis Quinones has made mental health a primary
Jun 1, 2023
Share Your Ideas and Best Practices at the 2024 Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care
The deadline is August 4 for the 2024 Spring Conference in St. Louis.
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
Mar 18, 2026
Hear From NCCHC Program of the Year Winners
Free webinar highlighting award-winning innovation in action.
Mar 13, 2026
Introducing the NCCHC Foundation Preceptorship Portal and Workforce Development Hub
A strong correctional health care workforce doesn’t happen by chance. It grows through mentorship, shared expertise, and meaningful opportunities for professionals to support one
Mar 10, 2026
CDC Seeks Input on Correctional Food Service Knowledge
Please help CDC assess food safety by May 5.
Mar 9, 2026
NCCHC in Correctional News: “The Greater Risk: Failing to Modernize Jail Health Operations”
Correctional leaders today are navigating an increasingly complex landscape — one where medical, behavioral, and operational challenges intersect daily. As expectations rise and resources
Mar 2, 2026
Education 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.
Mar 2, 2026
Scholarships Available for the 2026 NCCHC Correctional Mental Health Care Conference
