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Mar 12, 2025

NCCHC Releases New Jail Guidelines for Medical Treatment of SUD

This free publication incorporates evidence-based recommendations for implementing and evaluating MAT programs,

Mar 11, 2025

Honoring Social Workers, Health Care HR Professionals, and Doctors in Correctional Health Care

March is a month of recognition for three essential groups in correctional health care: Social Workers, Health Care HR Professionals, and Doctors. These professionals

Mar 6, 2025

Investing in Tomorrow: Scholars & Scholarships in Focus

Jenny educates her clients on the physiological effects of stress.

Feb 20, 2025

Building the Future: Workforce Development in Correctional Health

February’s focus is on the cornerstone of correctional health care—our workforce.

Feb 18, 2025

Revised Position Statements Support Youth in Custody

The Governance Board recently approved three revised position statements that protect youth in custody.

Feb 14, 2025

NCCHC Foundation Opens Scholarship Portal for the Correctional Mental Health Care Conference

The scholarship application portal is open for the upcoming Correctional Mental Health Care Conference. This is an incredible opportunity for individuals passionate about improving

Jul 14, 2026

The New Medicaid Coverage Cliff: Why Correctional Leaders Should Be Concerned About 2027 Work Requirements

Estimates project that 2.3 million people could lose Medicaid coverage during the first year of implementation.

Jul 13, 2026

The Power of Mentorship

For mentors, it’s an opportunity to give back.

Jul 10, 2026

Meet the 2026 Mental Health Care Conference Scholars

Shaping Tomorrow, Today, reminds us that the future begins by investing in people.

Jul 7, 2026

Correctional Health Conferences Aren’t Just for Correctional Health Professionals

Unexpected lessons from correctional health care

Jul 6, 2026

Correctional Mental Health Care Can Help Break Generational Cycles

Honoring Minority Mental Health Month