Transitions in Health Services: Don’t Let Change Disrupt Patient Care
By Brent R. Gibson, MD, MPH, CAE, FACPM, CCHP-P As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge society, and corrections in particular, it’s important not
Apr 20, 2020
Correctional Health, Public Health & COVID-19
by Alison O. Jordan, MSW, LCSW “Correctional health is public health”—We say this often, but what does it mean? It means that the correctional
Apr 13, 2020
New Opportunties to Save Lives in Jails and Prisons Amidst Twin Crises
After two decades of a growing opioid crisis, we are now confronting a second crisis – the COVID-19 pandemic. With no proven treatments or
Apr 9, 2020
NCCHC Calls on President, Legislators to Support Adequate PPE for Corrections
NCCHC has received many inquiries regarding a lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) for correctional staff and inmates. A recent study completed with researchers
Apr 9, 2020
NCCHC and Harvard University Researchers Release Study on Coronavirus in Corrections
Correctional staff have a higher infection rate than inmates. More testing and PPE is needed.
Apr 6, 2020
Guidance for Telemedicine – Start the Innovation Engines
As April starts, the country remains in the grips of the COVID-19 pandemic. Communities nationwide are facing issues of quarantine and isolation, loss of
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
