The mission of the National Commission on Correctional Health Care is to improve the quality of health care in jails, prisons and juvenile confinement facilities. Read More ›
Research & Policy ›
- NCCHC has partnered with researchers at Harvard University to study the effects of accreditation on health care delivery in jails and is inv…
- The American Society of Addiction Medicine calls for a new standard of care for opioid use disorder as well as systemic changes to ensure un…
- ASAM's guideline addresses the identification and management of alcohol withdrawal in patients with varying degrees of syndrome severity. It…
Announcements ›
- NCCHC announces outstanding individuals, facilities, and programs in correctional health care during a virtual awards ceremony.
- A new chair, chair-elect, secretary, and treasurer were announced during the November board meeting.
- The board of representatives welcomes several new members to its ranks.
What's New ›
In keeping with one area of the NCCHC Foundation’s focus – scholarships, opportunities for continuing education, and workforce developme...-
by Joseph V. Penn, MD, CCHP-MH: I was recently asked how correctional health care has changed since the last time I was NCCHC chairman in...
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After more than 20 years, NCCHC has updated its logo and the logos of all of our related subsidiaries and programs. Although familiarity bre...