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.
Jun 12, 2025
Prioritizing Men’s Health in Corrections – During Men’s Health Week and Beyond
Men’s Health Week is here—a vital time to focus on the health and well-being of the men in our communities, including the correctional health
Jun 3, 2025
Leave Your Mark: Share Your Story, Inspire the Field!
We’re excited to introduce a new way for our NCCHC community to connect, celebrate, and inspire. Have a story to tell? A moment to
May 28, 2025
Accelerate Action: Advancing Women’s Health and Equity Behind the Walls
Join us to Accelerate Action on International Women’s Health Day 2025.
May 13, 2025
Elsie Judon Is New AJA Board Liaison
Lieutenant Colonel Elsie Judon, MS, BSW, CCHP, has joined the NCCHC Board.
May 1, 2025
Mental Health Awareness Month: Inside and Outside the Walls
Mental health professionals work in facilities that were not designed to provide the volume of mental health services our patients require …
Apr 23, 2025
A Time to Celebrate the New CCHPs
Congratulations to the 82 individuals who earned their CCHP credential in the first quarter. These professionals have demonstrated their commitment to the field and
