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
Dec 7, 2023
Journal of Correctional Health Care Offers Free Access to Selected Articles Through December 14
Articles cover suicide prevention, HCV, sports activities, and training for health care workers.
Nov 15, 2023
NCCHC Offers $25,000 Match for Donations to the NCCHC Foundation
The Foundation has awarded more than 120 scholarships to NCCHC in-person and virtual conferences since its inception.
Oct 31, 2023
In Memoriam: Jim Voisard, CCHP-A
NCCHC mourns the passing of our dear friend and longtime colleague Jim Voisard.
Oct 31, 2023
Scholarship Recipient Reflects on National Conference Experience
Attending the National Conference was an amazing, enriching experience for me.
Oct 31, 2023
New Members Appointed to NCCHC Resources Board of Directors
Kane, Martin, and Salke bring expertise and strategic experience
Oct 30, 2023
New Members Welcomed to NCCHC Board
NCCHC welcomes three new members to its multidisciplinary Board of Representatives.
