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
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.
