NCCHC mourns the loss of a correctional health care pioneer and dear friend, Dianne Rechtine, MD, CCHP-A. Her ties to the organization were strong
Jul 30, 2021
CDC Publishes Guidance on Use of Disinfectants to Reduce Viral Surface Contamination in Correctional Facilities
Workers in correctional facilities, as well as incarcerated persons who are assigned to work details, may be exposed to viral pathogens if communal, high-touch
Jul 28, 2021
NCCHC Standards and Hepatitis
For World Hepatitis Day, July 28, a reminder of what the standards have to say about hepatitis. Q: Our state performs hepatitis testing on
Jul 22, 2021
Call for Papers: Special Issue on Transgender Health and Corrections
The Journal of Correctional Health Care and Transgender Health are collaborating to produce a special issue on Transgender Health and Corrections. The special issue will highlight the complex
Jul 22, 2021
CDC to Distribute $700 Million for COVID-19 Prevention in Corrections
CDC to distribute $700 million to 64 state and local jurisdictions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in confinement facilities, including prisons, jails,
Jul 19, 2021
Akathisia: A Mysterious Medication-Induced Movement Disorder
A patient once told me, “If it was a choice between cancer and this, I would take cancer.” What is this condition that could
Oct 31, 2022
Award Winners Honored at National Conference
NCCHC’s annual awards pay tribute to leaders and innovators who have enriched the field.
Oct 18, 2022
Attracting Talent to the Profession
Attracting talent to our profession requires awareness. We all share the responsibility to grow that awareness.
Oct 4, 2022
CCHP Prep Courses Pay Off With Big Results
A recent analysis of show passing rates of 96%-100%, depending on the exam.
Oct 3, 2022
NCCHC Certifies Greatest Number of CCHPs and Specialty CCHPS in Five Years
Certified Correctional Health Professional status was attained by 142 individuals in the second quarter.
Oct 3, 2022
Eliminating Financial Assessments for Health Care Services: Updated Position Statement
Revisions stress opposition to copays and fees during incarceration.
Sep 29, 2022
YesCare CCHP Contest Gives Patients A Big Win
In August and September this year, YesCare created the YesCare CCHP Certification Challenge, which ultimately resulted in 40 new CCHPs, 3 CCHP-RNs, and 1
