Federal Guidelines Released for Managing Substance Withdrawal in Jails
2023 Guidelines for Managing Substance Withdrawal in Jails: released by US Department of Justice
Jun 13, 2023
Share the Benefits of Working in Correctional Health Care
The NCCHC Young Professionals Committee is working on ways to attract and retain students and early career professionals in correctional health care. “Correctional health
Jun 9, 2023
AA Inside Correctional Facilities: Resources
The day of Bob S.’s last drink, June 10, 1935, is AA’s founding date.
Jun 5, 2023
Partnerships: Critical to Improve Jail Operations
I recently attended the annual conference of the American Jail Association (AJA) in Omaha. AJA President Louis Quinones has made mental health a primary
Jun 1, 2023
Share Your Ideas and Best Practices at the 2024 Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care
The deadline is August 4 for the 2024 Spring Conference in St. Louis.
May 16, 2023
Revised Position Statement on Violence in Correctional Settings is Released
The NCCHC Governance Board has approved a new position statement, Public Health Implications of Violence and Correctional Settings. The statement replaces Prevention of Violence
Aug 5, 2025
Navigating Moral Injury in Correctional Health
Moral injury is the psychological suffering that occurs when individuals feel they have betrayed their values.
Aug 4, 2025
Expanded Position Statement Details STI Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention Guidelines
This statement promotes the health of patients and advances public health.
Jul 30, 2025
You Can Shape the Future
Help create a sustainable future for correctional health care.
Jul 23, 2025
Do You Have a DAF? Let It Do Even More.
Your DAF can be a bridge between your values and measurable changes in correctional health care.
Jul 17, 2025
Pharmacy Association Releases White Paper on Challenges and Opportunities in Corrections
Education, guidance, and finding opportunities for efficiency and cost savings
Jul 15, 2025
Congratulations to the Newest Certified Correctional Health Professionals!
In the second quarter of 2025, 173 individuals earned the Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) credential—affirming their commitment to quality care in correctional settings.
