How We Talk About People Matters: The Case for Person-First Language in Correctional Health Care
The way we use language to conceptualize people can shape our attitudes about people and how we treat them.
Feb 15, 2023
NCCHC Issues Position Statement on Racism in the Juvenile Legal System
The pervasive criminalization of misbehavior of school-aged Black youth has created the school-to-prison pipeline.
Feb 9, 2023
Revised Patient Safety White Paper Released
Available for download at no charge. “With today’s widespread staffing shortages, we run a higher risk of errors that can affect patients’ lives.”
Feb 8, 2023
Welcome New Accreditation Team Members
NCCHC’s accreditation program is growing, and the staff is growing to keep up with demand.
Feb 8, 2023
NCCHC Releases New Position Statement on Nutritional Wellness
Access to a nutritious, palatable diet is essential to personal well-being, a medical necessity, and a fundamental human right. To advance the nutritional wellness
Feb 3, 2023
MAT: Education Isn’t Enough
Adopting MAT requires training, new processes, and most importantly, a new outlook and understanding of addiction.
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
