How We Talk About People Matters: The Case for Person-First Language in Correctional Health Care
The way we use language to conceptualize people can shape our attitudes about people and how we treat them.
Feb 15, 2023
NCCHC Issues Position Statement on Racism in the Juvenile Legal System
The pervasive criminalization of misbehavior of school-aged Black youth has created the school-to-prison pipeline.
Feb 9, 2023
Revised Patient Safety White Paper Released
Available for download at no charge. “With today’s widespread staffing shortages, we run a higher risk of errors that can affect patients’ lives.”
Feb 8, 2023
Welcome New Accreditation Team Members
NCCHC’s accreditation program is growing, and the staff is growing to keep up with demand.
Feb 8, 2023
NCCHC Releases New Position Statement on Nutritional Wellness
Access to a nutritious, palatable diet is essential to personal well-being, a medical necessity, and a fundamental human right. To advance the nutritional wellness
Feb 3, 2023
MAT: Education Isn’t Enough
Adopting MAT requires training, new processes, and most importantly, a new outlook and understanding of addiction.
Sep 23, 2024
In Memoriam: Former NCCHC Board Member Ronald Shansky, MD, MPH
Dr. Ronald Shansky, a pioneer in correctional health care, passed away on September 16 after a life dedicated to improving the medical care of
Sep 16, 2024
A Collaborative Syphilis Screening Pilot Project
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office designed an opt-out testing pilot program to screen all women for syphilis.
Sep 6, 2024
New Position Statement Addresses Diagnosis and Management of Hepatitis C
The new NCCHC position statement encourages correctional systems to adopt comprehensive hepatitis C programs.
Aug 28, 2024
New Video Highlights Careers in Correctional Mental Health
The latest in the NCCHC Foundation’s video series explores careers in correctional mental health.
Aug 28, 2024
Uniting Against Isolation: Strengthening the Correctional Services Community
By fostering connections, we can transform corrections into a more compassionate community.
Aug 27, 2024
Dr. Jamal Gwathney Elected to NCCHC CCHP Board of Trustees
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Health Service Corps Deputy Medical Director Jamal Gwathney, MD, MPH, CCHP, has been elected to a three-year term on