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 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.
