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
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.
