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Mar 7, 2024

Journal of Correctional Health Care Seeks Papers on Correctional Health Care Workforce

Manuscripts submission deadline: September 30, 2024 The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a lingering impact on the health care workforce, including dire shortages across

Mar 1, 2024

CDC Updates Respiratory Virus Guidance

Far fewer people have been getting seriously ill from COVID-19.

Mar 1, 2024

In Memoriam: Ken Bennett, CCHP

NCCHC mourns the passing of Ken Bennett, CCHP, longtime lead surveyor.

Feb 26, 2024

NCCHC Foundation to Offer 10 Scholarships for the Correctional Mental Health Care Conference

Recognizing the importance of nurturing emerging talent in this field, the NCCHC Foundation is proud to announce an opportunity for students and early career

Feb 23, 2024

DEA Releases Threat Report Showing Rise in Use of Dangerous Drugs

The Drug Enforcement Agency has released a report for law enforcement highlighting enduring and emerging threats, especially in the area of illegal and dangerous

Feb 20, 2024

Why Adolescents Should Not Be in Adult Carceral Facilities and How to Protect Them When They Are

NCCHC’s newly revised position statement explains why.

Feb 20, 2024

New NCCHC Video on Careers in Correctional Nursing Highlights Benefits of Working in Our Field

The NCCHC Foundation is committed to fostering workforce development and attracting new entrants to the field. As part of this initiative, NCCHC and the

Feb 1, 2024

CDC Seeks Input on Correctional Food Service Safety

Please help CDC assess food safety by March 30.

Say hola to Puerto Rico

The 2024 Correctional Mental Health Care Conference will be held in sunny San Juan!

Apr 16, 2024

National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable webinar on Monday, April 22

Free webinar on reentry waivers and combating hepatitis C

Apr 12, 2024

Standards Q&A: Documenting Nonemergent Health Care Requests

What touchpoints should we document for nonemergent medical, dental, and mental health care requests?