A recent article in the Chicago Tribune pointed out that COVID-19 vaccine rates for prison staffers were alarmingly low. “In Massachusetts, more than half
Mar 30, 2021
NCCHC Announces Keynotes for Free Virtual Conference on Correctional Health Care
The Spring Conference will feature keynotes on Lessons Learned From COVID-19 and Medication-Assisted Treatment – at no charge to attendees.
Mar 23, 2021
MOUD in Corrections: Saving and Changing Lives
Whitney was six months pregnant and struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD) when she got to jail. But the jail did not provide her
Mar 19, 2021
Monoclonal Antibody Therapeutics: Improving COVID-19 Patient Outcomes in Correctional Health Care
I wanted to pass on some new and highly relevant information on exciting medical innovations highlighted by our colleagues at the HHS/Assistant Secretary for
Mar 18, 2021
Indivior Gift to Support MOUD in Jails and Prisons
The NCCHC Foundation is pleased to announce Indivior’s Platinum Level support for the Foundation’s Partners in Correctional Health Annual Giving Society. The global pharmaceutical
Mar 16, 2021
Restrictive Housing in Juvenile Corrections
For those of us who provide treatment in juvenile correctional settings, the resilience demonstrated by our adolescent patients constantly reminds of us why we
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
