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
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.
