Dionne Hart, MD, Joins NCCHC Board of Representatives
Dr. Hart serves as the American Medical Association’s liaison to the NCCHC board.
Feb 10, 2021
NCCHC supports bipartisan bill to allow incarcerated to get addiction treatment covered by Medicaid starting 30 days before release
The bill, “The Medicaid Reentry Act,” will be introduced Wednesday in the Senate. The bipartisan measure, coauthored by Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), would create
Feb 10, 2021
NCCHC Unveils Free Virtual Conference on Correctional Health Care
Spring Conference 2021 open to all online April 27-28
Feb 8, 2021
NCCHC Foundation Board of Trustees Welcomes Three New Members, Elects New Chair
Brenda Fields RN, Sheriff Peter Koutoujian, and Dr. Joseph Penn Join the Board. Dr. Sharen Barboza elected chair.
Jan 28, 2021
Move from Crisis to Confidence
Jails across the country face many similar problems. Inexperienced or limited staff, lack of funding, lack of resources, and a population with chronic undertreated
Jan 25, 2021
Corizon Gift Supports Workforce Diversity
Corizon Health’s gift to the NCCHC Foundation provides conference scholarships for HBCU students interested in correctional health.
Jul 15, 2025
NCCHC Announces Four New Staff Members
To keep up with growing demands, NCCHC has announced the appointment of four new staff members in Education, Accreditation, and NCCHC Resources. Education Department
Jul 2, 2025
Caring for Those in the Shadows
How we treat our most vulnerable is a direct reflection of our nation’s values.
Jul 1, 2025
Thriving Together: NCCHC Foundation Mid-Year Impact Report
It’s time to reflect on the incredible progress we’ve made together.
Jun 24, 2025
Coming Soon! New Jail, Prison, and Mental Health Standards
Big news! Revised jail, prison, and mental health standards will soon be available.
Jun 24, 2025
Lifelong Learning: Advancing Excellence in Correctional Health Care Through Education
In the ever-evolving field of health care, staying current is essential.
Jun 13, 2025
CDC and Partners Release Updated TB Treatment Guidelines
Treating tuberculosis disease improves individual health, minimizes risk for death and disability, and reduces transmission of TB to others. On December 31, 2024, the
