Transitions in Health Services: Don’t Let Change Disrupt Patient Care
By Brent R. Gibson, MD, MPH, CAE, FACPM, CCHP-P As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge society, and corrections in particular, it’s important not
Apr 20, 2020
Correctional Health, Public Health & COVID-19
by Alison O. Jordan, MSW, LCSW “Correctional health is public health”—We say this often, but what does it mean? It means that the correctional
Apr 13, 2020
New Opportunties to Save Lives in Jails and Prisons Amidst Twin Crises
After two decades of a growing opioid crisis, we are now confronting a second crisis – the COVID-19 pandemic. With no proven treatments or
Apr 9, 2020
NCCHC Calls on President, Legislators to Support Adequate PPE for Corrections
NCCHC has received many inquiries regarding a lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) for correctional staff and inmates. A recent study completed with researchers
Apr 9, 2020
NCCHC and Harvard University Researchers Release Study on Coronavirus in Corrections
Correctional staff have a higher infection rate than inmates. More testing and PPE is needed.
Apr 6, 2020
Guidance for Telemedicine – Start the Innovation Engines
As April starts, the country remains in the grips of the COVID-19 pandemic. Communities nationwide are facing issues of quarantine and isolation, loss of
Nov 17, 2020
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
