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
Dec 19, 2022
Defensive Documentation for Nurses
Commit to following best nursing documentation practices in the new year.
Dec 14, 2022
Welcome to New Senior Staff
NCCHC welcomes two senior staff members to key positions within the organization.
Dec 14, 2022
Share Your Expertise in 2023
Be a leader in correctional health care and share your expertise as a speaker or panelist at the Correctional Mental Health Care Conference or
Dec 13, 2022
Opioid Settlement Funds Becoming Available for Corrections
A unique opportunity to secure funding for MAT for opioid use disorders.
Dec 12, 2022
NCCHC Welcomes New National Medical Association Board Liaison
Jay Cowan, MD, is the new National Medical Association liaison to the NCCHC board.
Dec 8, 2022
CDC Releases New Resources for Mpox in Correctional Environments