As we work with more facilities seeking to treat patients with opioid use disorder, a specific challenge has emerged with injectable extended-release naltrexone (XR-NTX).
Jan 18, 2021
Educate Your Patients and Coworkers About the COVID-19 Vaccine
As our approach to COVID-19 takes a new turn with the introduction of vaccines, it’s time to prepare for educating staff and incarcerated people
Jan 12, 2021
Clinical Care of the COVID-19 Patient
by James W. Grigg, MD, Ross MacDonald, MD, and Rachael Bedard, MD. A significant amount of national attention has focused on the risks of coronavirus
Jan 12, 2021
Centurion Makes Scholarship Gift to Foundation
Centurion Health has made a generous gift to the NCCHC Foundation in support of conference scholarships.
Dec 31, 2020
Coping with COVID-19 in the New Year
by Joseph V. Penn, MD, CCHP-MH As we bid farewell to 2020 and welcome 2021, I hope that you are feeling encouraged by the
Dec 29, 2020
Your #1 Coronavirus Question, Answered
Q: I am concerned about maintaining our facility’s accreditation status because, in response to COVID, we have made some changes in the way we
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.
