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.
Oct 9, 2025
Welcome to the New Class of NCCHC Surveyors
NCCHC welcomes six new surveyors and has opportunities for more.
Oct 8, 2025
In Memorium: Kenneth Kuipers
Dr. Kupers was a former chair and treasurer of the NCCHC Board.
Oct 6, 2025
Incredible Correctional Health Care Pharmacists
We’re shining a spotlight on our incredible correctional health care pharmacists in honor of National Pharmacist Month! These unsung heroes play a crucial role
Sep 30, 2025
National Estate Planning Awareness Week: Protect What Matters Most
The third week of the October is recognized each year as National Estate Planning Awareness Week. It’s a reminder for all of us to
Sep 29, 2025
NCCHC Seeking Participants for a Study of Correctional Health Care Staff Recruitment and Retention
Sacred Heart University and NCCHC Resources are recruiting correctional health care professionals to participate in a 1-hour semi-structured online interview to increase understanding of
Sep 23, 2025
Identifying Lethal Suicide Denial
In a new article published in Psychiatric Times, NCCHC Correctional Mental Health Conference speakers Alan Abrams, MD, JD, and Nicolas Badre, MD, and a
