NCCHC mourns the loss of a correctional health care pioneer and dear friend, Dianne Rechtine, MD, CCHP-A. Her ties to the organization were strong
Jul 30, 2021
CDC Publishes Guidance on Use of Disinfectants to Reduce Viral Surface Contamination in Correctional Facilities
Workers in correctional facilities, as well as incarcerated persons who are assigned to work details, may be exposed to viral pathogens if communal, high-touch
Jul 28, 2021
NCCHC Standards and Hepatitis
For World Hepatitis Day, July 28, a reminder of what the standards have to say about hepatitis. Q: Our state performs hepatitis testing on
Jul 22, 2021
Call for Papers: Special Issue on Transgender Health and Corrections
The Journal of Correctional Health Care and Transgender Health are collaborating to produce a special issue on Transgender Health and Corrections. The special issue will highlight the complex
Jul 22, 2021
CDC to Distribute $700 Million for COVID-19 Prevention in Corrections
CDC to distribute $700 million to 64 state and local jurisdictions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in confinement facilities, including prisons, jails,
Jul 19, 2021
Akathisia: A Mysterious Medication-Induced Movement Disorder
A patient once told me, “If it was a choice between cancer and this, I would take cancer.” What is this condition that could
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
