With 21 years tenure at NCCHC, Deborah Ross takes the helm as CEO.
Oct 13, 2019
Deborah Ross Appointed CEO
With 21 years tenure at NCCHC, Deborah Ross takes the helm as CEO.
Sep 10, 2019
For Better Outcomes, Let’s Improve Coordination With Community Care
In his last column as NCCHC board chair, Dr. Tom Fagan discusses the need for effective communication to improve the transition of individuals both
Aug 20, 2019
Suicide Prevention Resources
Inmate suicide is one of the most serious challenges in corrections. To help the field save lives, we share our standards on suicide prevention
Aug 5, 2019
In Memoriam: Carl C. Bell, MD, CCHP
NCCHC mourns the loss of a longtime friend and board member, Carl C. Bell.
Jul 31, 2019
Webinar: NCCHC 2018 Health Services in Jails and Prisons: A Year Later
August 20, 1-3 pm CDT Two years in the making, the 2018 Standards were revised, reorganized and simplified to create a more user-friendly guide for those
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.
