Award Winners Honored at Virtual National Conference
NCCHC announces outstanding individuals, facilities, and programs in correctional health care during a virtual awards ceremony.
Nov 16, 2020
Several New Members Join NCCHC Board
The board of representatives welcomes several new members to its ranks.
Nov 13, 2020
NCCHC Releases Four Revised Position Statements
NCCHC’s Board of Directors has approved revision and publication of four position statements on health services research, naloxone access and use, nonuse of restraints
Nov 12, 2020
Watch a Recording of This Year’s Annual Awards Ceremony
The 2020 annual awards ceremony is now available for viewing.
Oct 27, 2020
JCHC Selects Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., as Publisher
JCHC now joins the company’s strong portfolio of mission-driven journals such as Health Equity, Transgender Health, LGBT Health, and AIDS Patient Care and STDs.
Oct 26, 2020
NCCHC Announces New Logo Family
After more than 20 years, NCCHC has updated its logo and the logos of all of our related subsidiaries and programs. Although familiarity breeds
Dec 10, 2021
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
