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
Feb 23, 2026
NCCHC 2025 Annual Report: Raising the Standards
Read the 2025 annual report to learn all the ways NCCHC raised the bar.
Feb 20, 2026
You’re Invited: Big Easy Jazz Night
Step into an unforgettable night of music, flavor, and purpose at Rosy’s Jazz Hall — one of New Orleans’ most unique live-music venues, featuring
Feb 13, 2026
Virtual Conference on Saving Lives and Avoiding Adverse Events Starts February 25
Up to 14 hours of CE, convenient and cost-effective.
Feb 9, 2026
Awareness Shapes the Future: Seeing the Bigger Picture in Correctional Health Care
Awareness is the first step toward change—and in correctional health care, it has the power to shape the future of our workforce, our patients,
Feb 5, 2026
National Sheriffs’ Association Affirms Commitment to Women’s Health Care in Jails
NCCHC is pleased to work cooperatively with NSA on these critical issues.
Jan 29, 2026
Telehealth in Corrections: New Guidance for Expanding Access, Ethically and Effectively
New position statement calls for telehealth that bolsters equity in access and quality.
