COVID information and more at the National Conference
The National Conference on Correctional Health Care, taking place online November 2-4, features a full slate of sessions for all aspects of correctional health
Sep 29, 2020
Biggest Educational Event for Correctional Health Care Launches Virtually November 2-4
Comprehensive educational program covers mental and medical health, substance abuse treatment, nursing, legal, juvenile, administrative and quality issues.
Sep 25, 2020
Before the Pandemic, the Original Crisis: Mental Health Services
By Brent Gibson, MD, MPH, CCHP-P, Managing Director, NCCHC Resources and William Elliott, PhD, Correctional Mental Health Consultant and Trainer As the pandemic continues to
Sep 10, 2020
NCCHC Foundation Offering Scholarships for NCCHC’s 2020 National Conference on Correctional Health Care
Due to the generosity of early donors, the NCCHC Correctional Health Foundation is offering 20% of funds raised to date for correctional health practitioners,
Sep 8, 2020
Taking the Long Road Back: One Facility’s Journey From the COVID-19 Crisis
Kearny, New Jersey, the home of the Hudson County Correctional Center, is nine miles from Manhattan. On a regular day, it can seem pretty
Aug 19, 2020
Addressing Racism in Correctional Health Care
by Wendi Wills El-Amin, MD, and Carolyn Sufrin, MD, PhD In eight minutes and 46 seconds, the world witnessed a profound tragedy. That duration,
Aug 9, 2021
In Memoriam: Dianne Rechtine
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
