Transitions in Health Services: Don’t Let Change Disrupt Patient Care
By Brent R. Gibson, MD, MPH, CAE, FACPM, CCHP-P As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge society, and corrections in particular, it’s important not
Apr 20, 2020
Correctional Health, Public Health & COVID-19
by Alison O. Jordan, MSW, LCSW “Correctional health is public health”—We say this often, but what does it mean? It means that the correctional
Apr 13, 2020
New Opportunties to Save Lives in Jails and Prisons Amidst Twin Crises
After two decades of a growing opioid crisis, we are now confronting a second crisis – the COVID-19 pandemic. With no proven treatments or
Apr 9, 2020
NCCHC Calls on President, Legislators to Support Adequate PPE for Corrections
NCCHC has received many inquiries regarding a lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) for correctional staff and inmates. A recent study completed with researchers
Apr 9, 2020
NCCHC and Harvard University Researchers Release Study on Coronavirus in Corrections
Correctional staff have a higher infection rate than inmates. More testing and PPE is needed.
Apr 6, 2020
Guidance for Telemedicine – Start the Innovation Engines
As April starts, the country remains in the grips of the COVID-19 pandemic. Communities nationwide are facing issues of quarantine and isolation, loss of
Jan 10, 2025
Celebrating CCHP Success: Scholarship Program Empowers Correctional Health Care Professionals
Thanks to a generous donation from Falcon Correctional and Community Services, the NCCHC Foundation awarded five scholarships in 2024 to correctional health care professionals
Jan 9, 2025
Celebrating the Success of the “Be a Change Champion” Campaign
We raised $30,405 to fund initiatives that will create meaningful change.
Jan 7, 2025
Journal of Correctional Health Care Announces Leadership Transition
Alysse Wurcel, MD, has been named as the new Editor-in-Chief.
Jan 6, 2025
In Memorium: Former NCCHC Board Chair Charles Meyer, MD
Dr. Meyer represented the American Academy of Psychiatry & the Law on the NCCHC Board.
Jan 3, 2025
Submit an Abstract for the 2025 Correctional Mental Health Care Conference
NCCHC invites experts to share best practices and new findings.
Dec 11, 2024
CDC Update on New Medicaid Rules for Incarcerated Youth Services
NCCHC hosted a free webinar on this topic on December 6. View it or download the slides. Effective January 1, 2025, Medicaid and Children’s
