The Importance of Custody-Health Care Collaboration, Part 1
If you work in correctional health care, you not only have to interact and care for incarcerated patients; you also need to collaborate with
Dec 6, 2021
Minimum Age of Prosecution of 12: What Does It Mean and Why Does It Matter?
Last February, police in Rochester, New York, responded to what they termed a “family trouble” call regarding a 9-year-old girl. Upon arrival, police handcuffed
Dec 1, 2021
Reaching across Communication Barriers to Understand Our Patients
The way we communicate has changed tremendously as the internet has replaced traditional media like newspapers and TV. Instead of reading an entire article,
Nov 23, 2021
American Diabetes Association releases new position statement on Diabetes Management in Correctional Facilities
From the report summary: People with diabetes should receive care that meets national standards. Being incarcerated does not change these standards. Patients must have
Nov 23, 2021
Governance Board Slated for 2021-2022
Sam Soltis will lead a dynamic Governance Board in 2022.
Nov 16, 2021
NCCHC Board Approves Updated Position Statement on Naloxone in Correctional Facilities
In light of new reports on lives saved in jails, the NCCHC Governance Board has updated the NCCHC Position Statement on Naloxone in Correctional
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
