NCCHC mourns the loss of a correctional health care pioneer and dear friend, Dianne Rechtine, MD, CCHP-A. Her ties to the organization were strong
Jul 30, 2021
CDC Publishes Guidance on Use of Disinfectants to Reduce Viral Surface Contamination in Correctional Facilities
Workers in correctional facilities, as well as incarcerated persons who are assigned to work details, may be exposed to viral pathogens if communal, high-touch
Jul 28, 2021
NCCHC Standards and Hepatitis
For World Hepatitis Day, July 28, a reminder of what the standards have to say about hepatitis. Q: Our state performs hepatitis testing on
Jul 22, 2021
Call for Papers: Special Issue on Transgender Health and Corrections
The Journal of Correctional Health Care and Transgender Health are collaborating to produce a special issue on Transgender Health and Corrections. The special issue will highlight the complex
Jul 22, 2021
CDC to Distribute $700 Million for COVID-19 Prevention in Corrections
CDC to distribute $700 million to 64 state and local jurisdictions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in confinement facilities, including prisons, jails,
Jul 19, 2021
Akathisia: A Mysterious Medication-Induced Movement Disorder
A patient once told me, “If it was a choice between cancer and this, I would take cancer.” What is this condition that could
Nov 15, 2021
Pharmacy, Social Work Experts Join Board
The board of representatives welcomes CAPT Tami Rodriguez, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVP, and Joel Andrade, PhD, LICSW, CCHP-MH.
Nov 10, 2021
Meeting the Needs of Incarcerated Veterans
People commit crimes and are incarcerated for myriad reasons – probably as many reasons as there are justice-involved individuals. Addiction, mental illness, poverty, lack
Nov 8, 2021
Journal of Women and Criminal Justice Seeks Creative Submissions from Justice-Involved Persons and Advocates
The New Jersey’s Commission on Reentry Services for Women and The Women’s Project at NJRC are seeking art and creative and editorial writing for
Nov 3, 2021
Award Winners Honored at 45th National Conference
NCCHC announces outstanding individuals, facilities, and programs in correctional health care during its annual awards ceremony.
Nov 2, 2021
Health Care Executive Samuel Soltis Is New NCCHC Board Chair
Sam Soltis will head up the NCCHC board for 2022.
Nov 2, 2021
NCCHC VP Jim Martin reappointed to three NSA committees
Martin continues on NSA Education and Awards Committee, the NSA Jail, Detention, and Corrections Committee, and the NSA Youth Programs and Juvenile Justice Committee.
