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.
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
