Let’s Thrive in 2025: The Heart of Correctional Health Care
Improving access, equity, and outcomes for incarcerated individuals & empowering their health professionals
Jan 7, 2025
Journal of Correctional Health Care Announces Leadership Transition
Alysse Wurcel, MD, has been named as the new Editor-in-Chief.
Dec 11, 2024
CDC Update on New Medicaid Rules for Incarcerated Youth Services
NCCHC hosted a free webinar on this topic on December 6. View it or download the slides. Effective January 1, 2025, Medicaid and Children’s
Nov 1, 2024
Resources for Chronic Disease Testing in Correctional Institutions
Local public health districts can help lower costs and add expertise.
Oct 30, 2024
CDC Releases Model Food Safety Practices for Correctional Facilities
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new guidance: Model Food Safety Practices for Correctional Facilities. This guidance is based on
Sep 6, 2024
New Position Statement Addresses Diagnosis and Management of Hepatitis C
The new NCCHC position statement encourages correctional systems to adopt comprehensive hepatitis C programs.
Aug 26, 2024
Rosalind Franklin Society Announces Outstanding Research Award for the Journal Of Correctional Health Care
This annual award recognizes outstanding research and published work of women and underrepresented minority scientists, physicians, and engineers.
Jul 23, 2024
CDC Updates Information on TBI and Corrections
TBI is linked to disciplinary problems., higher recidivism rates, mental health problems, and SUD.
Jul 11, 2024
New Ideas to Address Mental Health Care and Substance Use Disorders
The agency’s proactive approach to providing advanced care to reduce adverse outcomes is exemplary.
Jul 3, 2024
CDC Seeks Input on Food Safety Practices
The listening session will take place Jul 9, 2024 at 11:00 am (Eastern Time).