National Commission on Correctional Health Care

Correctional mental health care is not only a clinical issue, but also an operational issue, a sa...

Correctional health care professionals are among the most dedicated and compassionate members of the health care workforce, yet their experiences remain understudied. Their voices deserve to be heard, recognized, and used to inform meaningful change.

Staffing shortages among health care and custody staff can negatively affect the well-being of both patients and staf...

As Men’s Health Week (June 15-21) approaches, we are reminded that many continue to delay or avoid medical care until a health concern becomes impossible to ignore. Addressing those unmet needs is an everyday demand of correctional health care. 

For many men entering jails and prisons, health challenges did not begin at intake. They o...

Correctional health professionals are navigating increasingly complex clinical, operational, and legal challenges. The NCCHC Virtual Spring Conference delivers practical education designed to help teams respond with confidence — and on-demand access is available through July 7.

Conference sessions explore timely topics including mental hea...

I have always loved a challenge. Maybe that explains why I joined the Marine Corps and, when my deployment ended, pursued a career in law enforcement. I enjoy tackling tough assignments and demanding tasks. The desire to more deeply understand the comp...