NCCHC Foundation Offers Scholarships for Upcoming National Conference on Correctional Health Care
Applications are due August 5 for students and new correctional health professionals.
Jun 20, 2022
Monkeypox and Corrections: News from CDC
CDC is tracking multiple cases of monkeypox that have been reported in several countries, including the United States, and urging healthcare providers to be
Jun 17, 2022
NCCHC Seeks Nominations for Lifetime Achievement and Communications Awards
For the first time, NCCHC is soliciting nominations for our highest honors. Due July 15
Jun 14, 2022
Improve the field with a presentation at the 2023 Spring Conference
NCCHC is accepting presentation proposals through August 26 for the 2023 Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care, taking place April 29 – May 2
Jun 13, 2022
NCCHC Publishes New Position Statement on End-of-Life Care
The goal of end-of-life care in corrections, as in other contexts, is to prevent or relieve suffering as much as possible while preserving and
Jun 13, 2022
Meet Loretta Reed, CCHP
She is director of the Project Management Office of NCCHC’s consulting subsidiary, NCCHC Resources.
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.
