Dionne Hart, MD, Joins NCCHC Board of Representatives
Dr. Hart serves as the American Medical Association’s liaison to the NCCHC board.
Feb 10, 2021
NCCHC supports bipartisan bill to allow incarcerated to get addiction treatment covered by Medicaid starting 30 days before release
The bill, “The Medicaid Reentry Act,” will be introduced Wednesday in the Senate. The bipartisan measure, coauthored by Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), would create
Feb 10, 2021
NCCHC Unveils Free Virtual Conference on Correctional Health Care
Spring Conference 2021 open to all online April 27-28
Feb 8, 2021
NCCHC Foundation Board of Trustees Welcomes Three New Members, Elects New Chair
Brenda Fields RN, Sheriff Peter Koutoujian, and Dr. Joseph Penn Join the Board. Dr. Sharen Barboza elected chair.
Jan 28, 2021
Move from Crisis to Confidence
Jails across the country face many similar problems. Inexperienced or limited staff, lack of funding, lack of resources, and a population with chronic undertreated
Jan 25, 2021
Corizon Gift Supports Workforce Diversity
Corizon Health’s gift to the NCCHC Foundation provides conference scholarships for HBCU students interested in correctional health.
Feb 20, 2024
Why Adolescents Should Not Be in Adult Carceral Facilities and How to Protect Them When They Are
NCCHC’s newly revised position statement explains why.
Feb 20, 2024
New NCCHC Video on Careers in Correctional Nursing Highlights Benefits of Working in Our Field
The NCCHC Foundation is committed to fostering workforce development and attracting new entrants to the field. As part of this initiative, NCCHC and the
Feb 1, 2024
CDC Seeks Input on Correctional Food Service Safety
Please help CDC assess food safety by March 30.
Jan 30, 2024
Improve Patient Outcomes With Better Care Coordination
Ensuring appropriate, timely, and comprehensive care for incarcerated patients is complex. It becomes even more complex when off-site services are involved.
Jan 29, 2024
Anti-Racism in Correctional Health Care: Position Statement
NCCHC’s newest position statement addresses Anti-Racism in Correctional Health Care.
Jan 12, 2024
View and Share the New Careers in Correctional Health Video
NCCHC and the NCCHC Foundation have released a video highlighting the benefits of working as a health care professional in corrections. Share this video
