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
Jul 11, 2022
Grant Phillips MD, CCHP, Joins NCCHC Board as Liaison From the American Academy of Family Physicians
NCCHC’s multidisciplinary board is one of our greatest strengths and to include someone of Dr. Phillips’ caliber strengthens our entire organization.
Jul 11, 2022
Certification Training and Testing in Puerto Rico Supports Outstanding CCHP Results Through June 30
Certified Correctional Health Professional status was attained by 158 individuals in the second quarter.
Jul 6, 2022
NCCHC Foundation Has Awarded 32 Scholarships in 2022
Take a moment to hear from five inspiring scholarship winners from the Spring Conference.
Jun 29, 2022
Deaf and Incarcerated, Part 2: Health Care
Information about health services is fundamental to the provision of care in correctional settings.
Jun 24, 2022
Fascinated by the Intersection of Ethics, Public Health, and Public Safety, Robin Belcher-Timme, PsyD, CCHP-MH, Earns CCHP-A
“I am humbled to join the ranks of those holding the CCHP-A credential.”
Jun 23, 2022
Deaf and Incarcerated, Part 1
Correctional leadership, custody, and health care staff need to keep special considerations in mind.
