A recent article in the Chicago Tribune pointed out that COVID-19 vaccine rates for prison staffers were alarmingly low. “In Massachusetts, more than half
Mar 30, 2021
NCCHC Announces Keynotes for Free Virtual Conference on Correctional Health Care
The Spring Conference will feature keynotes on Lessons Learned From COVID-19 and Medication-Assisted Treatment – at no charge to attendees.
Mar 23, 2021
MOUD in Corrections: Saving and Changing Lives
Whitney was six months pregnant and struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD) when she got to jail. But the jail did not provide her
Mar 19, 2021
Monoclonal Antibody Therapeutics: Improving COVID-19 Patient Outcomes in Correctional Health Care
I wanted to pass on some new and highly relevant information on exciting medical innovations highlighted by our colleagues at the HHS/Assistant Secretary for
Mar 18, 2021
Indivior Gift to Support MOUD in Jails and Prisons
The NCCHC Foundation is pleased to announce Indivior’s Platinum Level support for the Foundation’s Partners in Correctional Health Annual Giving Society. The global pharmaceutical
Mar 16, 2021
Restrictive Housing in Juvenile Corrections
For those of us who provide treatment in juvenile correctional settings, the resilience demonstrated by our adolescent patients constantly reminds of us why we
Aug 16, 2022
Two Free Webinars Announced on Infectious Diseases and Monkeypox
In conjunction with the American Jail Association, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and National Sheriffs’ Association, NCCHC will present a free webinar
Aug 5, 2022
NCCHC Recognizes Importance of Legal Abortion for Optimizing Maternal Health Outcomes
Each year, tens of thousands of pregnant people enter jails, prisons, and juvenile detention systems. As outlined in our Standards, NCCHC recognizes the importance
Jul 29, 2022
Washington State Passes Law Requiring Review of Unexpected Fatalities
NCCHC standard covers unexpected fatalities
Jul 27, 2022
July 28 Is World Hepatitis Day
Learn all about hepatitis in corrections, find helpful resources from the experts at CDC.
Jul 22, 2022
Mary Mac Kinnon Named New NCCHC Exhibits and Sales Manager
Mary Mac Kinnon will lead NCCHC’s sales and advertising programs, including exhibit sales for NCCHC’s three national conferences. Ms. Mac Kinnon has worked for
Jul 14, 2022
Deaf and Incarcerated, Part 3: Legal Considerations
How do disability laws apply to deaf people who are incarcerated? It’s complicated.
