Two Free Webinars Announced on Infectious Diseases and Monkeypox
In conjunction with the American Jail Association, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and National Sheriffs’ Association, NCCHC will present a free webinar
Aug 5, 2022
NCCHC Recognizes Importance of Legal Abortion for Optimizing Maternal Health Outcomes
Each year, tens of thousands of pregnant people enter jails, prisons, and juvenile detention systems. As outlined in our Standards, NCCHC recognizes the importance
Jul 29, 2022
Washington State Passes Law Requiring Review of Unexpected Fatalities
NCCHC standard covers unexpected fatalities
Jul 27, 2022
July 28 Is World Hepatitis Day
Learn all about hepatitis in corrections, find helpful resources from the experts at CDC.
Jul 22, 2022
Mary Mac Kinnon Named New NCCHC Exhibits and Sales Manager
Mary Mac Kinnon will lead NCCHC’s sales and advertising programs, including exhibit sales for NCCHC’s three national conferences. Ms. Mac Kinnon has worked for
Jul 14, 2022
Deaf and Incarcerated, Part 3: Legal Considerations
How do disability laws apply to deaf people who are incarcerated? It’s complicated.
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
