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.
Feb 16, 2023
How We Talk About People Matters: The Case for Person-First Language in Correctional Health Care
The way we use language to conceptualize people can shape our attitudes about people and how we treat them.
Feb 15, 2023
NCCHC Issues Position Statement on Racism in the Juvenile Legal System
The pervasive criminalization of misbehavior of school-aged Black youth has created the school-to-prison pipeline.
Feb 9, 2023
Revised Patient Safety White Paper Released
Available for download at no charge. “With today’s widespread staffing shortages, we run a higher risk of errors that can affect patients’ lives.”
Feb 8, 2023
Welcome New Accreditation Team Members
NCCHC’s accreditation program is growing, and the staff is growing to keep up with demand.
Feb 8, 2023
NCCHC Releases New Position Statement on Nutritional Wellness
Access to a nutritious, palatable diet is essential to personal well-being, a medical necessity, and a fundamental human right. To advance the nutritional wellness
Feb 3, 2023
MAT: Education Isn’t Enough
Adopting MAT requires training, new processes, and most importantly, a new outlook and understanding of addiction.
