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
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.
