As we work with more facilities seeking to treat patients with opioid use disorder, a specific challenge has emerged with injectable extended-release naltrexone (XR-NTX).
Jan 18, 2021
Educate Your Patients and Coworkers About the COVID-19 Vaccine
As our approach to COVID-19 takes a new turn with the introduction of vaccines, it’s time to prepare for educating staff and incarcerated people
Jan 12, 2021
Clinical Care of the COVID-19 Patient
by James W. Grigg, MD, Ross MacDonald, MD, and Rachael Bedard, MD. A significant amount of national attention has focused on the risks of coronavirus
Jan 12, 2021
Centurion Makes Scholarship Gift to Foundation
Centurion Health has made a generous gift to the NCCHC Foundation in support of conference scholarships.
Dec 31, 2020
Coping with COVID-19 in the New Year
by Joseph V. Penn, MD, CCHP-MH As we bid farewell to 2020 and welcome 2021, I hope that you are feeling encouraged by the
Dec 29, 2020
Your #1 Coronavirus Question, Answered
Q: I am concerned about maintaining our facility’s accreditation status because, in response to COVID, we have made some changes in the way we
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.
