Make 2022 the year you take concrete steps toward improving the quality of health care in your jail, prison, or juvenile detention facility. That’s
Dec 27, 2021
The Importance of Parental/Guardian Involvement in Youth Health Care
Kids are exactly that – kids. Children and adolescents in the community regularly have at least one parent or legal guardian with them during
Dec 22, 2021
NCCHC Seeks Input on COVID Vaccine Encouragement Programs
NCCHC is working on a media campaign to encourage correctional staff and incarcerated people to get vaccinated. We are seeking information on what is
Dec 20, 2021
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Dec 17, 2021
CDC Operation Expanded Testing: No-Cost COVID-19 Testing for Corrections
As we move into the third year of COVID-19, Operation Expanded Testing provides a great opportunity for correctional facilities to expand screening testing to
Dec 14, 2021
The Importance of Custody-Health Care Collaboration, Part 2
While knowledgeable leadership is critical to ensuring that a correctional system runs effectively, no group is more important to the day-to-day success of an
Jun 30, 2026
The Art and Science of Attracting and Retaining Correctional Health Professionals
In high-stress situations, staff need to know they are supported.
Jun 24, 2026
PTSD Awareness Month: Seeing Trauma Clearly in Correctional Health Care
Facilities have the opportunity to reduce harm and break cycles.
Jun 23, 2026
Guest Editorial: 1115 Waivers, 5121 Planning Grants, Care Coordination, and Why They Should Matter to Everyone
Medicaid reentry waivers and planning grants can help people leave custody with care already in place.
Jun 11, 2026
Men’s Health Week: Addressing Years of Unmet Health Needs
This Men’s Health Week, we recognize the essential role correctional health professionals play in improving health outcomes for men during incarceration and beyond.
May 27, 2026
Dr. Jennifer Aldrich Appointed to NCCHC Board of Representatives
Dr. Aldrich is a professor of clinical medicine and a nationally respected leader.
May 13, 2026
NCCHC Releases New Video Highlighting the Benefits of Accreditation
Quality improvement, risk reduction, professional accountability, and better health outcomes for incarcerated patients.
