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
Nov 10, 2025
Honoring Veterans in Correctional Health Care
Thank you for your service.
Nov 10, 2025
NCCHC Annual Awards Honor Correctional Health Care’s Best and Brightest
NCCHC’s annual awards pay tribute to leaders and innovators who have enriched the field.
Nov 8, 2025
NCCHC Releases Publications to Ease Transition to New 2026 Jail, Prison, and Mental Health Standards
200+ slides show all changes compared to the prior editions.
Nov 1, 2025
Improving Diabetes Care in Corrections: National Diabetes Month
Incarcerated individuals have higher rates of diabetes.
Oct 30, 2025
Suicide Prevention Study Seeks Participants
Researchers from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health are looking for people to participate in INSIGHT (Incarceration and Suicide: Investigating policies that close gaps in
Oct 29, 2025
One Gift. Twice the Light.
NCCHC will match donations up to $25K through Dec 31.
