The Importance of Custody-Health Care Collaboration, Part 1
If you work in correctional health care, you not only have to interact and care for incarcerated patients; you also need to collaborate with
Dec 6, 2021
Minimum Age of Prosecution of 12: What Does It Mean and Why Does It Matter?
Last February, police in Rochester, New York, responded to what they termed a “family trouble” call regarding a 9-year-old girl. Upon arrival, police handcuffed
Dec 1, 2021
Reaching across Communication Barriers to Understand Our Patients
The way we communicate has changed tremendously as the internet has replaced traditional media like newspapers and TV. Instead of reading an entire article,
Nov 23, 2021
American Diabetes Association releases new position statement on Diabetes Management in Correctional Facilities
From the report summary: People with diabetes should receive care that meets national standards. Being incarcerated does not change these standards. Patients must have
Nov 23, 2021
Governance Board Slated for 2021-2022
Sam Soltis will lead a dynamic Governance Board in 2022.
Nov 16, 2021
NCCHC Board Approves Updated Position Statement on Naloxone in Correctional Facilities
In light of new reports on lives saved in jails, the NCCHC Governance Board has updated the NCCHC Position Statement on Naloxone in Correctional
Jun 21, 2022
NCCHC Foundation Offers Scholarships for Upcoming National Conference on Correctional Health Care
Applications are due August 5 for students and new correctional health professionals.
Jun 20, 2022
Monkeypox and Corrections: News from CDC
CDC is tracking multiple cases of monkeypox that have been reported in several countries, including the United States, and urging healthcare providers to be
Jun 17, 2022
NCCHC Seeks Nominations for Lifetime Achievement and Communications Awards
For the first time, NCCHC is soliciting nominations for our highest honors. Due July 15
Jun 14, 2022
Improve the field with a presentation at the 2023 Spring Conference
NCCHC is accepting presentation proposals through August 26 for the 2023 Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care, taking place April 29 – May 2
Jun 13, 2022
NCCHC Publishes New Position Statement on End-of-Life Care
The goal of end-of-life care in corrections, as in other contexts, is to prevent or relieve suffering as much as possible while preserving and
Jun 13, 2022
Meet Loretta Reed, CCHP
She is director of the Project Management Office of NCCHC’s consulting subsidiary, NCCHC Resources.
