A recent article in the Chicago Tribune pointed out that COVID-19 vaccine rates for prison staffers were alarmingly low. “In Massachusetts, more than half
Mar 30, 2021
NCCHC Announces Keynotes for Free Virtual Conference on Correctional Health Care
The Spring Conference will feature keynotes on Lessons Learned From COVID-19 and Medication-Assisted Treatment – at no charge to attendees.
Mar 23, 2021
MOUD in Corrections: Saving and Changing Lives
Whitney was six months pregnant and struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD) when she got to jail. But the jail did not provide her
Mar 19, 2021
Monoclonal Antibody Therapeutics: Improving COVID-19 Patient Outcomes in Correctional Health Care
I wanted to pass on some new and highly relevant information on exciting medical innovations highlighted by our colleagues at the HHS/Assistant Secretary for
Mar 18, 2021
Indivior Gift to Support MOUD in Jails and Prisons
The NCCHC Foundation is pleased to announce Indivior’s Platinum Level support for the Foundation’s Partners in Correctional Health Annual Giving Society. The global pharmaceutical
Mar 16, 2021
Restrictive Housing in Juvenile Corrections
For those of us who provide treatment in juvenile correctional settings, the resilience demonstrated by our adolescent patients constantly reminds of us why we
May 1, 2023
NCCHC Spring Conference Has Record Turnout
The NCCHC Spring Conference took place in New Orleans, Saturday – Tuesday, April 28 – May 2. The conference had the most participants of
Apr 24, 2023
NCCHC Conference “Shines a Light” on Mental Health Care
The conference supports correctional mental health professionals with insights from speakers from a variety of backgrounds.
Apr 18, 2023
NCCHC to Offer Two Webinars on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
The webinars take place June 8 and 15.
Apr 14, 2023
How Creating a Mission, Vision, and Values Statement Can Inspire Your Health Staff
Our values are guiding behaviors that describe how we pursue our vision and mission.
Apr 14, 2023
In Memorium: B. Jaye Anno Award Winner Kenneth L. Faiver, MPH, CCHP
Author, surveyor, and correctional health leader Kenneth L. Faiver has passed away.
Apr 13, 2023
Best First Quarter for CCHPs in Six Years
Certified Correctional Health Professional status was attained by 87 individuals in the first quarter of 2023, representing the best first quarter since 2017. Specialty
