News | National Commission on Correctional Health Care

Jan 10, 2025

Celebrating CCHP Success: Scholarship Program Empowers Correctional Health Care Professionals

Thanks to a generous donation from Falcon Correctional and Community Services, the NCCHC Foundation awarded five scholarships in 2024 to correctional health care professionals

Jan 9, 2025

Celebrating the Success of the “Be a Change Champion” Campaign

We raised $30,405 to fund initiatives that will create meaningful change.

Jan 7, 2025

Journal of Correctional Health Care Announces Leadership Transition

Alysse Wurcel, MD, has been named as the new Editor-in-Chief.

Jan 6, 2025

In Memorium: Former NCCHC Board Chair Charles Meyer, MD

Dr. Meyer represented the American Academy of Psychiatry & the Law on the NCCHC Board.

Jan 3, 2025

Submit an Abstract for the 2025 Correctional Mental Health Care Conference

NCCHC invites experts to share best practices and new findings.

Dec 11, 2024

CDC Update on New Medicaid Rules for Incarcerated Youth Services

NCCHC hosted a free webinar on this topic on December 6. View it or download the slides. Effective January 1, 2025, Medicaid and Children’s

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