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.
Apr 14, 2025
NCCHC Foundation Launches Legacy Society to Honor Future-Focused Donors
A New Way to Shape the Future of Correctional Health Care The NCCHC Foundation is proud to unveil the Legacy Society, a new recognition
Apr 14, 2025
National Institute of Corrections Seeks Input on Professional Health and Wellness
NIC seeks effective strategies, policies, and resources to address corrections job stress and trauma
Apr 10, 2025
Publisher Mary Ann Liebert Announces Article Collection on Health Equity
Access the articles without a paywall in honor of Minority Health Month.
Apr 3, 2025
New Class of NCCHC Surveyors Ready for the Field
Five correctional health professionals have completed the training necessary to become surveyors for NCCHC. They are:Dyni Brookshire, MSN, RN, CCHPShalaine Kress, RN, CCHPScarlett Lusk,
Mar 27, 2025
Four Ways to Give Smarter in 2025 — and Support the NCCHC Foundation
Strategic ways to maximize your impact while also offering financial benefits
Mar 19, 2025
Addressing Challenges in Correctional Health: Insights from the Western State Sheriffs’ Association Conference
by Richard Forbus, MBA-HCM, CCHP Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the Western State Sheriff’s Association conference in Reno, Nevada. Sheriffs and
