Over the past few months, I’ve had conversations with a number of our nation’s sheriffs and jail commanders. I’ve been thinking about all the
Sep 2, 2021
Suicide Prevention: This Week, and Always
Sunday marks the start of National Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 5-11, 2021. Now more than ever, we need to work together to stop suicide.
Sep 1, 2021
Keep Breathing: The COVID Marathon Goes On
I have a small, polished quartz rock in my office with the word BREATHE carved on it. It catches my eye at various times
Aug 27, 2021
Vaccines, Variants, and Boosters: What You Should Know
As management of COVID continues to roil communities worldwide, we are seeing an increase in infections caused by new variants, especially in communities with
Aug 25, 2021
Pfizer Vaccine Approval Gives Health Care Professionals New Talking Points
The FDA has fully approved the Pfizer vaccine, which is a great opportunity to open a conversation back up with unvaccinated people who have
Aug 10, 2021
Accreditation Manager Position
NCCHC is seeking an Accreditation Manager to join our busy Accreditation Department. Click here for Accreditation Manager Position Description. Send your resume and cover
Apr 1, 2024
Caring for Children in Immigration Detention
NCCHC’s position statement offers recommendations to support the health of children in immigration detention.
Mar 15, 2024
CCHP-A Is the Way: Seth Stabinsky, MD, CCHP-A
Seth Stabinsky is ecstatic to have met all the requirements for CCHP-A certification.
Mar 12, 2024
NCCHC Resources Managing Director Fred Meyer Elected to the Board of American Jail Association
Fred Meyer, MA, CJM, CCHP, will serve on the American Jail Association Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term. Mr. Meyer retired as deputy
Mar 7, 2024
Journal of Correctional Health Care Seeks Papers on Correctional Health Care Workforce
Manuscripts submission deadline: September 30, 2024 The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a lingering impact on the health care workforce, including dire shortages across
Mar 1, 2024
CDC Updates Respiratory Virus Guidance
Far fewer people have been getting seriously ill from COVID-19.
Mar 1, 2024
In Memoriam: Ken Bennett, CCHP
NCCHC mourns the passing of Ken Bennett, CCHP, longtime lead surveyor.
