NCCHC mourns the loss of a correctional health care pioneer and dear friend, Dianne Rechtine, MD, CCHP-A. Her ties to the organization were strong
Jul 30, 2021
CDC Publishes Guidance on Use of Disinfectants to Reduce Viral Surface Contamination in Correctional Facilities
Workers in correctional facilities, as well as incarcerated persons who are assigned to work details, may be exposed to viral pathogens if communal, high-touch
Jul 28, 2021
NCCHC Standards and Hepatitis
For World Hepatitis Day, July 28, a reminder of what the standards have to say about hepatitis. Q: Our state performs hepatitis testing on
Jul 22, 2021
Call for Papers: Special Issue on Transgender Health and Corrections
The Journal of Correctional Health Care and Transgender Health are collaborating to produce a special issue on Transgender Health and Corrections. The special issue will highlight the complex
Jul 22, 2021
CDC to Distribute $700 Million for COVID-19 Prevention in Corrections
CDC to distribute $700 million to 64 state and local jurisdictions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in confinement facilities, including prisons, jails,
Jul 19, 2021
Akathisia: A Mysterious Medication-Induced Movement Disorder
A patient once told me, “If it was a choice between cancer and this, I would take cancer.” What is this condition that could
Aug 26, 2024
Rosalind Franklin Society Announces Outstanding Research Award for the Journal Of Correctional Health Care
This annual award recognizes outstanding research and published work of women and underrepresented minority scientists, physicians, and engineers.
Aug 16, 2024
Standards Q&A: Annual 12-Hour CE Requirement
Does our state CE requirement for RNs meet the standard?
Aug 7, 2024
Free Webinar Highlights Changes to Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy for Youth
Starting January 1, 2025, young people can maintain Medicaid coverage while incarcerated.
Jul 24, 2024
Share Your Expertise at the NCCHC Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care
Help shape the future of correctional health care.
Jul 23, 2024
CDC Updates Information on TBI and Corrections
TBI is linked to disciplinary problems., higher recidivism rates, mental health problems, and SUD.
Jul 18, 2024
NCCHC Board Adopts Strategic Priorities for 2024 – 2029
Collaboration/leadership, education, advocacy, and innovation/growth adopted as priorities.
