NCCHC’s position statement offers recommendations to support the health of children in immigration detention.
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.
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
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.
Jan 30, 2024
Improve Patient Outcomes With Better Care Coordination
Ensuring appropriate, timely, and comprehensive care for incarcerated patients is complex. It becomes even more complex when off-site services are involved.
Jan 12, 2024
View and Share the New Careers in Correctional Health Video
NCCHC and the NCCHC Foundation have released a video highlighting the benefits of working as a health care professional in corrections. Share this video
Dec 14, 2023
Screening for Syphilis in Jails Helps Address the Syphilis Epidemic
Guidance for jails from the experts at the CDC regarding congenital syphilis.
Dec 13, 2023
Beware the Dangers of Cognitive Bias
Cognitive bias can lead to erroneous diagnoses, poor treatment decisions, and bad outcomes.
