March 31 is international Transgender Day of Visibility, a good time to review NCCHC’s position statement on Transgender and Gender Diverse Health Care in Correctional
Mar 22, 2022
Misperceptions of Correctional Mental Health: It’s Time to Drop the Old Stereotypes
Correctional mental health services are often criticized with broad-brush comments citing conditions and services that, in many jurisdictions, are a thing of the past.
Mar 16, 2022
Priorities for 2022 … and Beyond
It is my privilege to serve as the new chair of NCCHC’s Governance Board.
Feb 15, 2022
NCCHC 2021 Annual Report
The 2021 Annual Report highlights the many ways NCCHC found balance in a year of ups and downs.
Feb 1, 2022
Journal of Correctional Health Care Offers Free Access to Female Health Care Issue for February
Read this special issue with free access until March 1, 2022. Nine articles focus on the female health care experience within corrections and include
Jan 28, 2022
Popular Correctional Nursing Practice Article Series Updated
One of the most visited sections of the NCCHC website is a decade-old series on aspects of correctional nursing practice. The entire series has
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
