News | National Commission on Correctional Health Care

Feb 11, 2021

Dionne Hart, MD, Joins NCCHC Board of Representatives

Dr. Hart serves as the American Medical Association’s liaison to the NCCHC board.

Feb 10, 2021

NCCHC supports bipartisan bill to allow incarcerated to get addiction treatment covered by Medicaid starting 30 days before release

The bill, “The Medicaid Reentry Act,” will be introduced Wednesday in the Senate. The bipartisan measure, coauthored by Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), would create

Feb 10, 2021

NCCHC Unveils Free Virtual Conference on Correctional Health Care

Spring Conference 2021 open to all online April 27-28

Feb 8, 2021

NCCHC Foundation Board of Trustees Welcomes Three New Members, Elects New Chair

Brenda Fields RN, Sheriff Peter Koutoujian, and Dr. Joseph Penn Join the Board. Dr. Sharen Barboza elected chair.

Jan 28, 2021

Move from Crisis to Confidence

Jails across the country face many similar problems. Inexperienced or limited staff, lack of funding, lack of resources, and a population with chronic undertreated

Jan 25, 2021

Corizon Gift Supports Workforce Diversity

Corizon Health’s gift to the NCCHC Foundation provides conference scholarships for HBCU students interested in correctional health.

Sep 9, 2026

From Toothache to Emergency: Recognizing Dangerous Dental Infections in Correctional Facilities

Recognizing the difference between routine dental pain and a developing medical emergency is critical.

Aug 25, 2026

Fall 2026 Issue of CorrectCare Available

Download the new issue of CorrectCare.

Aug 24, 2026

Share Your Expertise at the 2027 Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care

Deadline: September 18. Share your expertise!

Aug 20, 2026

Call for Proposals: Share Practical Solutions at the 2027 AJA-NCCHC Virtual Conference

“One System, One Team: Aligning Care, Custody and Outcomes.” Deadline September 30.

Aug 17, 2026

Physician Surveyor Juan “Rudy” Nunez Elected to NCCHC CCHP Board of Trustees

Dr. Rudy Nunez will serve from 2026-2029.