News | National Commission on Correctional Health Care

Nov 17, 2020

Award Winners Honored at Virtual National Conference

NCCHC announces outstanding individuals, facilities, and programs in correctional health care during a virtual awards ceremony.

Nov 16, 2020

Several New Members Join NCCHC Board

The board of representatives welcomes several new members to its ranks.

Nov 13, 2020

NCCHC Releases Four Revised Position Statements

NCCHC’s Board of Directors has approved revision and publication of four position statements on health services research, naloxone access and use, nonuse of restraints

Nov 12, 2020

Watch a Recording of This Year’s Annual Awards Ceremony

The 2020 annual awards ceremony is now available for viewing.

Oct 27, 2020

JCHC Selects Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., as Publisher

JCHC now joins the company’s strong portfolio of mission-driven journals such as Health Equity, Transgender Health, LGBT Health, and AIDS Patient Care and STDs.

Oct 26, 2020

NCCHC Announces New Logo Family

After more than 20 years, NCCHC has updated its logo and the logos of all of our related subsidiaries and programs. Although familiarity breeds

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.