Federal Guidelines Released for Managing Substance Withdrawal in Jails
2023 Guidelines for Managing Substance Withdrawal in Jails: released by US Department of Justice
Jun 13, 2023
Share the Benefits of Working in Correctional Health Care
The NCCHC Young Professionals Committee is working on ways to attract and retain students and early career professionals in correctional health care. “Correctional health
Jun 9, 2023
AA Inside Correctional Facilities: Resources
The day of Bob S.’s last drink, June 10, 1935, is AA’s founding date.
Jun 5, 2023
Partnerships: Critical to Improve Jail Operations
I recently attended the annual conference of the American Jail Association (AJA) in Omaha. AJA President Louis Quinones has made mental health a primary
Jun 1, 2023
Share Your Ideas and Best Practices at the 2024 Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care
The deadline is August 4 for the 2024 Spring Conference in St. Louis.
May 16, 2023
Revised Position Statement on Violence in Correctional Settings is Released
The NCCHC Governance Board has approved a new position statement, Public Health Implications of Violence and Correctional Settings. The statement replaces Prevention of Violence
Feb 1, 2025
Celebrating National Patient Recognition Week: Honoring the Patients We Serve in Correctional Health Care
A patient-centered approach leads to better health outcomes.
Jan 21, 2025
Explore the Rewards of Correctional Medicine: Final Video in NCCHC Foundation Series
The latest in the NCCHC Foundation’s video series explores careers in correctional medicine.
Jan 16, 2025
More Than 200 New CCHPs Join the Program
The CCHP program has released the list of 202 newly certified correctional health professionals who passed their exams in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Jan 16, 2025
In Memorium: Renee Greengard, MSN, NP, CCHP
She was a nurse practitioner in jails and prisons for more than 20 years.
Jan 16, 2025
Let’s Thrive in 2025: The Heart of Correctional Health Care
Improving access, equity, and outcomes for incarcerated individuals & empowering their health professionals
Jan 13, 2025
Harvard Study: NCCHC Accreditation Saves Lives and Improves Health Outcomes
NCCHC accreditation improves compliance with standards, reduces mortality, and lowers recidivism rates.
