Our Duty to Treat Opioid Use Disorder in Corrections
By Brent Gibson, MD, MPH, CCHP-P Chief Health Officer, NCCHC On June 22, NCCHC held an incredible webinar with national experts on the treatment
Jun 24, 2020
A Moment for Corrections in Pride Month
As Pride Month draws to a close, NCCHC seeks to highlight the intersection of the challenges of people of color, LGBTQ people, and the
Jun 23, 2020
NCCHC Correctional Mental Health Conference Goes Virtual
Annual conference will take place virtually on July 20-21, with sessions available for on-demand viewing through September 3.
Jun 12, 2020
NCCHC Calls for Equality for All
NCCHC supports all who seek to make our justice system more just, more fair, and more inclusive.
Jun 9, 2020
A Major Step Forward for Opioid Treatment in Corrections
By Brent Gibson, MD, MPH, CCHP-P Managing Director, NCCHC Resources, Inc. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 24% to 36%
Jun 4, 2020
NCCHC Accreditation Demonstrates “Substantial Evidence of Adequate Medical Care”
On May 30, U.S. District Court Judge Lynn Winmill ordered an end to the case of Balla, et al. v. Idaho State Board of
Jun 26, 2023
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
