Nation’s Correctional Health Care Experts to Meet in Atlanta
Suicide reduction, treating opioid addiction and gender dysphoria are on the agenda.
Dec 16, 2019
NCCHC Is Supporting California Title 15 Medical/Mental Health Inspections
The Institute for Medical Quality (IMQ) is no longer providing correctional health consulting and Title 15 Medical/Mental Health inspections. To assure there is no
Nov 25, 2019
Board Chair Robby Morris Wants the Kids to Be Alright »
New board chair Robby Morris is a national expert on health care for juveniles in the justice system. This profile shares information about his background,
Nov 20, 2019
New Suicide Prevention Resource Guide for Corrections
NCCHC has partnered with the nation’s largest suicide prevention organization to create an authoritative resource. Available now!
Oct 23, 2019
Juvenile Health Care Expert Robert Morris Is New Chair of NCCHC Board
New Chair, Chair-Elect, Secretary and Treasurer Announced
Oct 21, 2019
NCCHC Annual Awards Honor Trailblazers in Correctional Health Care
NCCHC announces outstanding individuals, facilities and programs in correctional health care in Fort Lauderdale.
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
