By Kevin Fiscella, MD, MPH, and Debra A. Pinals, MD
Sep 20, 2022
NCCHC Seeking Volunteers for Committee Participation
NCCHC is accepting applications from CCHPs who are interested in committee service.
Sep 12, 2022
Suicide Prevention: Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Critical Evaluation, and Risk Reduction
By Fred W. Meyer, MA, CJM, CCHPManaging Director, NCCHC Resources Working with a team of NCCHC Resources consultants, I recently completed an analysis for
Sep 9, 2022
NCCHC Supports Access to MOUD
September is National Recovery Month, a time to support MOUD in jails.
Sep 6, 2022
Slides and Recording Available for Free Webinar on Monkeypox in Corrections
Clinicians and leaders across the country are looking for answers on the prevention and treatment of monkeypox. Today, Liesl Hagan, MPH, Senior Scientist for
Sep 6, 2022
Slides and Recording Available for Free Webinar on CDC Infectious Disease Recommendations
On September 1, NCCHC, in conjunction with the American Jail Association, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and National Sheriffs’ Association, presented a
May 12, 2026
Mental Health Awareness Month: Recognizing the Impact of Correctional Mental Health Professionals
Across the country, mental health professionals in jails, prisons, and juvenile facilities serve on the front lines.
May 8, 2026
NCCHC Nurse Advisory Council Completes Self-Evaluation
This process supports CQI, identifies emerging issues, evaluates progress, and strengthens collaboration.
May 7, 2026
Guest Editorial: Minimum Age Laws Protect Young Children
There is no nationally mandated minimum age for arresting and prosecuting children—here’s why that needs to change, according to experts.
May 5, 2026
National Correctional Officers Week: Steady Presence, Essential Work
National Correctional Officers Week is a meaningful opportunity to recognize the dedication, professionalism, and steady presence of correctional officers across the country.
Apr 30, 2026
NCCHC Foundation to Award Up to 15 Scholarships for the National Conference on Correctional Health Care
The deadline is June 14.
Apr 29, 2026
On Progress and Purpose: Reflections from New Orleans
What stood out most in New Orleans was a shared focus on what can be built together.
