Federal Guidelines Released for Managing Substance Withdrawal in Jails
2023 Guidelines for Managing Substance Withdrawal in Jails: released by US Department of Justice
Jun 13, 2023
Share the Benefits of Working in Correctional Health Care
The NCCHC Young Professionals Committee is working on ways to attract and retain students and early career professionals in correctional health care. “Correctional health
Jun 9, 2023
AA Inside Correctional Facilities: Resources
The day of Bob S.’s last drink, June 10, 1935, is AA’s founding date.
Jun 5, 2023
Partnerships: Critical to Improve Jail Operations
I recently attended the annual conference of the American Jail Association (AJA) in Omaha. AJA President Louis Quinones has made mental health a primary
Jun 1, 2023
Share Your Ideas and Best Practices at the 2024 Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care
The deadline is August 4 for the 2024 Spring Conference in St. Louis.
May 16, 2023
Revised Position Statement on Violence in Correctional Settings is Released
The NCCHC Governance Board has approved a new position statement, Public Health Implications of Violence and Correctional Settings. The statement replaces Prevention of Violence
Aug 14, 2026
Dr. Byron Kennedy Joins NCCHC Board of Representatives
Dr. Kennedy brings extensive experience in correctional medicine, public health leadership, and population health strategy.
Aug 12, 2026
Why People Choose to Leave a Legacy
Honoring a Life. Inspiring the Future. “He never asked about the crime, he only treated the patients.” — Mary Paris For Joseph E.
Jul 30, 2026
Small Practices, Big Impact: Three Easy Exercises to Support Staff Well-Being
Correctional health care asks a great deal of you, and your body adapts.
Jul 28, 2026
World Hepatitis Day 2026: Continued Education, Continued Improvement
Build a workforce that meets the moment.
Jul 28, 2026
NCCHC Awards Free Conference, Webinar Registrations for CE Participation
12-week conference survey participants were eligible.
Jul 22, 2026
Building Careers. Building Tomorrow: MTC Medical Partners with the NCCHC Foundation Career Center
Become part of the effort to build tomorrow’s correctional health care workforce.
