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
Dec 3, 2025
Shakespeare Behind Bars
The skills developed in programs like Shakespeare Behind Bars can be game changers.
Dec 2, 2025
NCCHC Foundation Welcomes 2026 Board of Trustees
The NCCHC Foundation, the philanthropy and fundraising arm of the National Commission on Correctional Health Care, has announced its Board of Trustees for 2026.
Dec 1, 2025
NCCHC Resources Announces Board of Directors for 2026
NCCHC Resources, Inc., NCCHC’s consulting subsidiary, announced its Board of Directors for 2026.
Nov 24, 2025
Meet our National Conference Scholars
Learn about the 14 amazing Foundation scholars who attended the National Conference.
Nov 21, 2025
New Members Join NCCHC Board
NCCHC welcomes two new members to its multidisciplinary Board of Representatives. Brandon De Julius, MBA, CCHP-A, is the newly appointed board liaison for the American
Nov 12, 2025
Meet the New Board Chair
Keith Ivens, MD, is the new chair of the NCCHC Board of Representatives.
