Dionne Hart, MD, Joins NCCHC Board of Representatives
Dr. Hart serves as the American Medical Association’s liaison to the NCCHC board.
Feb 10, 2021
NCCHC supports bipartisan bill to allow incarcerated to get addiction treatment covered by Medicaid starting 30 days before release
The bill, “The Medicaid Reentry Act,” will be introduced Wednesday in the Senate. The bipartisan measure, coauthored by Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), would create
Feb 10, 2021
NCCHC Unveils Free Virtual Conference on Correctional Health Care
Spring Conference 2021 open to all online April 27-28
Feb 8, 2021
NCCHC Foundation Board of Trustees Welcomes Three New Members, Elects New Chair
Brenda Fields RN, Sheriff Peter Koutoujian, and Dr. Joseph Penn Join the Board. Dr. Sharen Barboza elected chair.
Jan 28, 2021
Move from Crisis to Confidence
Jails across the country face many similar problems. Inexperienced or limited staff, lack of funding, lack of resources, and a population with chronic undertreated
Jan 25, 2021
Corizon Gift Supports Workforce Diversity
Corizon Health’s gift to the NCCHC Foundation provides conference scholarships for HBCU students interested in correctional health.
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
