Working with the incarcerated population in a challenging environment is no easy task.
Dec 1, 2022
‘Se habla español’: CCHP Program in Puerto Rico
NCCHC reps traveled to Puerto Rico to provide training and administer the CCHP exam.
Nov 30, 2022
New CDC Guidance for COVID-19 in Corrections
The Centers for Disease Control has updated its Guidance on Management of COVID-19 in Homeless Service Sites and in Correctional and Detention Facilities
Nov 28, 2022
How Are You Infecting Others Today?
A positive attitude can be infectious.
Nov 22, 2022
Support the Future of the Field on Giving Tuesday
On Giving Tuesday, support the future of correctional health care with a donation (of any size!) to the NCCHC Foundation.
Nov 21, 2022
NCCHC Releases New Edition of Standards for Health Services in Juvenile Facilities
The 2022 edition of NCCHC’s Standards for Health Services in Juvenile Detention and Confinement Facilities is now available. The task force, which included physicians,
Apr 28, 2026
Thank You for Being the Heart of Correctional Health Care
Celebrating National Nurses Week
Apr 24, 2026
Measles Outbreaks Reported in U.S. Detention Facilities
More than 100 cases in correctional institutions in 2026 to date.
Apr 15, 2026
CCHP Program Sets Quarterly Record
The CCHP program awarded 206 CCHP and specialty certifications based on exams taken in the first quarter of 2026—making it the strongest first quarter
Apr 14, 2026
Telehealth in Corrections: New Guidance for Expanding Access, Ethically and Effectively
New position statement calls for telehealth that bolsters equity in access and quality.
Apr 13, 2026
Nominations Open for 2026 NCCHC Individual and Facility Awards
The deadline for all nominations is May 21.
Apr 8, 2026
Advancing Antimicrobial Stewardship in Correctional Settings
A new NCCHC position statement highlights an urgent and growing priority in correctional health: antimicrobial stewardship.
