Make 2022 the year you take concrete steps toward improving the quality of health care in your jail, prison, or juvenile detention facility. That’s
Dec 27, 2021
The Importance of Parental/Guardian Involvement in Youth Health Care
Kids are exactly that – kids. Children and adolescents in the community regularly have at least one parent or legal guardian with them during
Dec 22, 2021
NCCHC Seeks Input on COVID Vaccine Encouragement Programs
NCCHC is working on a media campaign to encourage correctional staff and incarcerated people to get vaccinated. We are seeking information on what is
Dec 20, 2021
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Dec 17, 2021
CDC Operation Expanded Testing: No-Cost COVID-19 Testing for Corrections
As we move into the third year of COVID-19, Operation Expanded Testing provides a great opportunity for correctional facilities to expand screening testing to
Dec 14, 2021
The Importance of Custody-Health Care Collaboration, Part 2
While knowledgeable leadership is critical to ensuring that a correctional system runs effectively, no group is more important to the day-to-day success of an
Nov 8, 2024
Champion Change With Us and Double Your Impact
As the year comes to a close, we’re reminded of the extraordinary strength and resilience of those who champion change in the face of
Nov 1, 2024
Resources for Chronic Disease Testing in Correctional Institutions
Local public health districts can help lower costs and add expertise.
Oct 30, 2024
CDC Releases Model Food Safety Practices for Correctional Facilities
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new guidance: Model Food Safety Practices for Correctional Facilities. This guidance is based on
Oct 30, 2024
Meet the New Board Chair
Patricia Blair, PhD, JD, CCHP-RN, CCHP-A, is an attorney, educator, nurse, and scholar.
Oct 29, 2024
New Position Statement Addresses Health Risks of Extreme Temperatures
NCCHC adopted a position statement urging carceral facilities to minimize extreme temperature exposures.
Oct 21, 2024
Annual Award Winners Announced at National Conference
NCCHC’s annual awards were presented at the National Conference in Las Vegas.
