NCCHC mourns the loss of a correctional health care pioneer and dear friend, Dianne Rechtine, MD, CCHP-A. Her ties to the organization were strong
Jul 30, 2021
CDC Publishes Guidance on Use of Disinfectants to Reduce Viral Surface Contamination in Correctional Facilities
Workers in correctional facilities, as well as incarcerated persons who are assigned to work details, may be exposed to viral pathogens if communal, high-touch
Jul 28, 2021
NCCHC Standards and Hepatitis
For World Hepatitis Day, July 28, a reminder of what the standards have to say about hepatitis. Q: Our state performs hepatitis testing on
Jul 22, 2021
Call for Papers: Special Issue on Transgender Health and Corrections
The Journal of Correctional Health Care and Transgender Health are collaborating to produce a special issue on Transgender Health and Corrections. The special issue will highlight the complex
Jul 22, 2021
CDC to Distribute $700 Million for COVID-19 Prevention in Corrections
CDC to distribute $700 million to 64 state and local jurisdictions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in confinement facilities, including prisons, jails,
Jul 19, 2021
Akathisia: A Mysterious Medication-Induced Movement Disorder
A patient once told me, “If it was a choice between cancer and this, I would take cancer.” What is this condition that could
Mar 12, 2025
NCCHC Releases New Jail Guidelines for Medical Treatment of SUD
This free publication incorporates evidence-based recommendations for implementing and evaluating MAT programs,
Mar 11, 2025
Honoring Social Workers, Health Care HR Professionals, and Doctors in Correctional Health Care
March is a month of recognition for three essential groups in correctional health care: Social Workers, Health Care HR Professionals, and Doctors. These professionals
Mar 6, 2025
Investing in Tomorrow: Scholars & Scholarships in Focus
Jenny educates her clients on the physiological effects of stress.
Feb 20, 2025
Building the Future: Workforce Development in Correctional Health
February’s focus is on the cornerstone of correctional health care—our workforce.
Feb 18, 2025
Revised Position Statements Support Youth in Custody
The Governance Board recently approved three revised position statements that protect youth in custody.
Feb 14, 2025
NCCHC Foundation Opens Scholarship Portal for the Correctional Mental Health Care Conference
The scholarship application portal is open for the upcoming Correctional Mental Health Care Conference. This is an incredible opportunity for individuals passionate about improving
