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
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
