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.
Jan 13, 2026
Record-Breaking Quarter Brings 245 New CCHPs
The CCHP program has announced the certification of 245 correctional health professionals who passed their examinations in the fourth quarter of 2025—the highest number
Jan 5, 2026
Starting the Year with Purpose – Invest in Your Future
Starting the year with purpose means investing in your greatest asset: YOURSELF!
Jan 5, 2026
Free Telephone Support Available for All Pregnant and Postpartum People
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides free, potentially lifesaving resources.
Dec 22, 2025
Using eConsult to Improve Specialty Care in Corrections
Asynchronous eConsult succeeds where video fails because it aligns with correctional realities.
Dec 22, 2025
Present at NCCHC 2026 Mental Health Care or National Conferences
Correctional health care continues to evolve—and the professionals working in the field are leading that progress every day. Presenting at an NCCHC Conference is
Dec 16, 2025
Time Running Out to Double Your NCCHC Foundation Donation
Every donation through December 31 will be matched up to $25,000
