Is Your Correctional System Overpaying for Off-Site Health Care?
Correctional health care leaders can have a major impact on controlling health care costs in ways you may have never considered. Performing services in-house,
Oct 26, 2021
American Academy of Pediatrics Endorses NCCHC Position Statement on Restricted Housing for Youths
NCCHC position statement calls for reducing or stopping the use of restrictive housing for youths who are incarcerated and clear guidelines established for when
Oct 19, 2021
Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in State Prisons: A Look at Current Delivery Status
As the United States battles a growing opioid epidemic, corrections professionals face the considerable demands of managing a population increasingly dependent on opioids. Although
Oct 19, 2021
NCCHC Virtual Fall Conference Brings Critical Education Online
Catch up on Correctional Health Care Online November 17-18, 2021.
Oct 18, 2021
Running Up Against Vaccine Hesitancy? Try These Strategies
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and extremely effective against severe disease and death from COVID. And yet, the CDC reports that as of August 1,
Q: We are starting to use inmate workers at our jail. What do we need to do to ensure we are following NCCHC standards?
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.
