NCCHC mourns the loss of a correctional health care pioneer and dear friend, Dianne Rechtine, MD, CCHP-A. Her ties to the organization were strong
Jul 30, 2021
CDC Publishes Guidance on Use of Disinfectants to Reduce Viral Surface Contamination in Correctional Facilities
Workers in correctional facilities, as well as incarcerated persons who are assigned to work details, may be exposed to viral pathogens if communal, high-touch
Jul 28, 2021
NCCHC Standards and Hepatitis
For World Hepatitis Day, July 28, a reminder of what the standards have to say about hepatitis. Q: Our state performs hepatitis testing on
Jul 22, 2021
Call for Papers: Special Issue on Transgender Health and Corrections
The Journal of Correctional Health Care and Transgender Health are collaborating to produce a special issue on Transgender Health and Corrections. The special issue will highlight the complex
Jul 22, 2021
CDC to Distribute $700 Million for COVID-19 Prevention in Corrections
CDC to distribute $700 million to 64 state and local jurisdictions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in confinement facilities, including prisons, jails,
Jul 19, 2021
Akathisia: A Mysterious Medication-Induced Movement Disorder
A patient once told me, “If it was a choice between cancer and this, I would take cancer.” What is this condition that could
Oct 26, 2026
Standardizing Prescribing Practices Through Collaboration at the State Level
The goal was to ensure that prescribing decisions were consistent, evidence-informed, and well-documented across the system.
Oct 26, 2026
NCCHC Recognizes Outstanding Posters at National Conference
Innovative ideas and practical solutions are helping advance correctional health care, and this year’s poster presentations at the 2026 National Conference on Correctional Health
Oct 22, 2026
Learn From Anywhere at NCCHC’s Virtual Winter Conference, December 2-3
Join live or access on demand through January 29.
Oct 20, 2026
Impact in Action: Investing in the People Who Deliver Quality Care
Celebrating National Estate Planning Awareness Week.
Oct 14, 2026
CCHP Program Sets New Annual Certification Record
Third-quarter certifications included 146 CCHPs, 11 CCHP-MHs, two CCHP-CPs, and seven CCHP-Ns.
Oct 9, 2026
Reentry Is More Than a Handoff
People need to understand their health needs, know what comes next and have meaningful connections to the people and services that can help them
