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.
Aug 25, 2025
Free Resource for Sexual and Reproductive Health Questions for Health Care Providers
ReproHH, a FREE, confidential hotline for health care providers nationwide, is now available. Whether you’re a clinician or a community health worker, you can
Aug 22, 2025
Nurse Executive Tara Taylor Elected to NCCHC CCHP Board of Trustees
YesCare Regional Vice President Tara Taylor, MSML, RN, CCHP will serve from 2025-2028.
Aug 21, 2025
Free Estate Planning
Create your legally valid will or trust in about 20 minutes for free.
Aug 18, 2025
“Shorter Is Better”: The Movement to Decrease Unnecessary Antibiotic Use
Antibiotic stewardship is an approach aimed at decreasing the use of unnecessary antibiotics.
Aug 6, 2025
Answer the Call: Submit Your Proposal for the NCCHC Spring Conference!
Help shape the future of correctional health care.
Aug 5, 2025
NCCHC Releases 2026 Jail/Prison Health Standards, Introducing Digital Format, Key Enhancements, and New Requirements
The 2026 edition of the Standards for Health Services are available.
