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.
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.
