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.
Jul 17, 2024
CCHP Program on Track for a Steller 2024
The 160 professionals earning their CCHPs in the second quarter brings the number of new CCHPs for 2024 to 449.
Jul 12, 2024
Council of State Governments Seeks Participants for Medicaid Reentry Planning
The Policy Academy will bring together teams of senior executive agency leaders to develop multi-sector collaborative planning to leverage Medicaid for improving reentry
Jul 11, 2024
New Ideas to Address Mental Health Care and Substance Use Disorders
The agency’s proactive approach to providing advanced care to reduce adverse outcomes is exemplary.
Jul 3, 2024
CDC Seeks Input on Food Safety Practices
The listening session will take place Jul 9, 2024 at 11:00 am (Eastern Time).
Jul 2, 2024
NCCHC Board Member Discusses Women’s Health Issues for Fibroids Awareness Month
Dr. Knittel stresses the importance of communication with patients.
