My journey as a clinician began accidentally when I took a job as a care navigator, a natural extension of the eight years I’d
Jul 8, 2021
Oxcarbazepine & Carbamazepine Interact With HIV Meds
Since HIV and serious mental illness are both common in the incarcerated population, it is important to understand a dangerous interaction between many HIV
Jul 6, 2021
NCCHC Releases Position Statement Supporting Provision of Health Records to Patients Upon Release From Incarceration
As a member of the policy and research committee and someone whose career has focused on health information technology and health services administration, I
Jun 28, 2021
Leading in Difficult Times: COVID-19 & Beyond
Part 4 of a conversation with Esmaeil Porsa, MD, MPH, MBA, CCHP-P, CCHP-A, Ron Charpentier, MBA, and Kevin Counihan, with Brent Gibson, MD, MPH,
Jun 28, 2021
New Position Statement Supports Sharing Health Records at Release
To facilitate continuity of care, correctional facilities should provide outgoing patients with portable health records that they may share with selected or designated community
Jun 21, 2021
LGBTQ+ Resources
For Pride Month, we have assembled a list of LGBTQ+ resources for those who work in corrections, health care, or social services. If you
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.
