NCCHC surveyors play an important role in advancing quality correctional health care.
Oct 1, 2026
NCCHC Foundation Launches Free Reentry Toolkit to Strengthen Continuity of Care
Free digital resource to help jails and their community partners strengthen reentry programs and continuity of care.
Sep 29, 2026
On Purpose and Progress: 50 Years of Raising the Standard
By Deborah Ross, CCHP, NCCHC chief executive officer This fall, we will gather in Las Vegas for the 50th anniversary of the National Conference
Sep 25, 2026
Rethinking Antibiotic Prescribing in Correctional Dentistry: Why It’s Time for Evidence-Based Practice Behind the Wall
Most dental pain requires definitive treatment, paired with over-the-counter pain relievers, not antibiotics.
Sep 22, 2026
National Recovery Month: Supporting Recovery in Correctional Health Care
Recognize the professionals working every day to provide treatment and support in correctional settings.
Sep 9, 2026
States Must Protect Medicaid for People Returning Home from Incarceration
Unless officials take action, millions of people are likely to fall through the cracks.
Apr 14, 2025
NCCHC Foundation Launches Legacy Society to Honor Future-Focused Donors
A New Way to Shape the Future of Correctional Health Care The NCCHC Foundation is proud to unveil the Legacy Society, a new recognition
Apr 14, 2025
National Institute of Corrections Seeks Input on Professional Health and Wellness
NIC seeks effective strategies, policies, and resources to address corrections job stress and trauma
Apr 10, 2025
Publisher Mary Ann Liebert Announces Article Collection on Health Equity
Access the articles without a paywall in honor of Minority Health Month.
Apr 3, 2025
New Class of NCCHC Surveyors Ready for the Field
Five correctional health professionals have completed the training necessary to become surveyors for NCCHC. They are:Dyni Brookshire, MSN, RN, CCHPShalaine Kress, RN, CCHPScarlett Lusk,
Mar 27, 2025
Four Ways to Give Smarter in 2025 — and Support the NCCHC Foundation
Strategic ways to maximize your impact while also offering financial benefits
Mar 19, 2025
Addressing Challenges in Correctional Health: Insights from the Western State Sheriffs’ Association Conference
by Richard Forbus, MBA-HCM, CCHP Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the Western State Sheriff’s Association conference in Reno, Nevada. Sheriffs and
