Federal Guidelines Released for Managing Substance Withdrawal in Jails
2023 Guidelines for Managing Substance Withdrawal in Jails: released by US Department of Justice
Jun 13, 2023
Share the Benefits of Working in Correctional Health Care
The NCCHC Young Professionals Committee is working on ways to attract and retain students and early career professionals in correctional health care. “Correctional health
Jun 9, 2023
AA Inside Correctional Facilities: Resources
The day of Bob S.’s last drink, June 10, 1935, is AA’s founding date.
Jun 5, 2023
Partnerships: Critical to Improve Jail Operations
I recently attended the annual conference of the American Jail Association (AJA) in Omaha. AJA President Louis Quinones has made mental health a primary
Jun 1, 2023
Share Your Ideas and Best Practices at the 2024 Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care
The deadline is August 4 for the 2024 Spring Conference in St. Louis.
May 16, 2023
Revised Position Statement on Violence in Correctional Settings is Released
The NCCHC Governance Board has approved a new position statement, Public Health Implications of Violence and Correctional Settings. The statement replaces Prevention of Violence
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
Jul 6, 2026
Changes to Medicaid Will Affect Correctional Facilities and Reentry: What to Watch
How to understand new Medicaid updates, from an expert
