Mental Health Awareness Month: Recognizing the Impact of Correctional Mental Health Professionals
Across the country, mental health professionals in jails, prisons, and juvenile facilities serve on the front lines.
May 8, 2026
NCCHC Nurse Advisory Council Completes Self-Evaluation
This process supports CQI, identifies emerging issues, evaluates progress, and strengthens collaboration.
May 7, 2026
Guest Editorial: Minimum Age Laws Protect Young Children
There is no nationally mandated minimum age for arresting and prosecuting children—here’s why that needs to change, according to experts.
May 5, 2026
National Correctional Officers Week: Steady Presence, Essential Work
National Correctional Officers Week is a meaningful opportunity to recognize the dedication, professionalism, and steady presence of correctional officers across the country.
Apr 30, 2026
NCCHC Foundation to Award Up to 15 Scholarships for the National Conference on Correctional Health Care
The deadline is June 14.
Apr 29, 2026
On Progress and Purpose: Reflections from New Orleans
What stood out most in New Orleans was a shared focus on what can be built together.
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
