NCCHC mourns the loss of a correctional health care pioneer and dear friend, Dianne Rechtine, MD, CCHP-A. Her ties to the organization were strong
Jul 30, 2021
CDC Publishes Guidance on Use of Disinfectants to Reduce Viral Surface Contamination in Correctional Facilities
Workers in correctional facilities, as well as incarcerated persons who are assigned to work details, may be exposed to viral pathogens if communal, high-touch
Jul 28, 2021
NCCHC Standards and Hepatitis
For World Hepatitis Day, July 28, a reminder of what the standards have to say about hepatitis. Q: Our state performs hepatitis testing on
Jul 22, 2021
Call for Papers: Special Issue on Transgender Health and Corrections
The Journal of Correctional Health Care and Transgender Health are collaborating to produce a special issue on Transgender Health and Corrections. The special issue will highlight the complex
Jul 22, 2021
CDC to Distribute $700 Million for COVID-19 Prevention in Corrections
CDC to distribute $700 million to 64 state and local jurisdictions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in confinement facilities, including prisons, jails,
Jul 19, 2021
Akathisia: A Mysterious Medication-Induced Movement Disorder
A patient once told me, “If it was a choice between cancer and this, I would take cancer.” What is this condition that could
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.
