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
Jan 12, 2024
CCHP Program Has Best Quarter in History
Certified Correctional Health Professional status was attained by 207 individuals in the last quarter of 2023.
Jan 9, 2024
What a Great 2023 End-of-Year Campaign! Thank You for Your Support!
We are ecstatic to report that the NCCHC Foundation’s end-of-year campaign has been a great success. We were able to raise the full $25,000
Jan 5, 2024
NCCHC Foundation to Award Up to 15 Scholarships for the Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care
The deadline is February 5, 2024.
Jan 5, 2024
NCCHC Foundation Welcomes New Manager
Julie Haugland is the new fundraising manager of the NCCHC Foundation, bringing to the role more than 25 years of nonprofit expertise and engagement in philanthropy
Dec 13, 2023
Beware the Dangers of Cognitive Bias
Cognitive bias can lead to erroneous diagnoses, poor treatment decisions, and bad outcomes.
Dec 12, 2023
The Aftermath of COVID: “Trauma-informed” Work
To support correctional HCPs, we must think more critically and act more comprehensively.
