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
Dec 5, 2024
Seeking Correctional Health Professionals’ Insights into Workplace Stress and Trauma Resources
Share your experiences and ideas to improve corrections work by filling out this survey.
Nov 27, 2024
NCCHC Foundation Seeks Volunteers to Move Forward
Join us to tackle critical initiatives in 2025.
Nov 25, 2024
New Study Highlights Advantages of CCHP Program
Two main benefits: external legitimacy and workplace credibility
Nov 22, 2024
Five Insights for Aspiring Correctional Psychologists
Key takeaways that could make your transition smoother.
Nov 15, 2024
New Members Elected to NCCHC Board
NCCHC welcomes three new members to its multidisciplinary Board of Representatives.
Nov 13, 2024
NCCHC Welcomes New Class of Surveyors
Fifteen correctional health professionals have completed the training necessary to become surveyors for NCCHC. They are:Lemuel Cabahug, MSN, CPHQ, CCHP-RNKaren Dorse, MSN, MSHS, CCHPHeidi
