This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon, Council of Yukon First Nations and the Yukon Hospital Corporation.
The Health Transformation Advisory Committee is made up of representatives from the Government of Yukon, Yukon First Nations (supported by Council of Yukon First Nations) and the Yukon Hospital Corporation and they are hosting Shäw Kwä’ą/Health and Wellness Yukon/Santé et mieux-être Yukon public information sessions in Dawson City, Whitehorse and Watson Lake. These sessions aim to provide information to Yukoners, offer a platform for questions and answers, and hear feedback on the creation of a Yukon Health Authority.
The proposed legislation to create Shäw Kwä’ą/Health and Wellness Yukon/Santé et mieux-être marks a significant milestone for the Yukon. It is an important step as we continue to work towards a transformed, integrated and collaborative health and social system that is culturally safe, anti-racist and focused on the needs of all Yukoners. The engagement of the community and health care professionals is critical in this transformative process.
Each session will include a short talk about the creation and development of the health authority and a question-and-answer period with members of the Health Transformation Advisory Committee.
Dawson City
Thursday, April 18
Downtown Hotel Conference Room
Whitehorse
Monday, April 22
Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre
Watson Lake
Thursday, April 25
Watson Lake Recreation Centre Mezzanine
This proposed legislation for Shäw Kwä’ą/Health and Wellness Yukon/ Santé et mieux-être marks a significant milestone, as we continue to transform to a health system that is person-centered, culturally safe, anti-racist, and responsive to the needs of all Yukoners. Engaging community members and healthcare professionals is vital as we embark on this transformative path. These public information sessions are crucial as they provide a forum for Yukoners to learn, question, and share feedback about the formation of the Health Authority.
Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee
We are excited to have the draft Health Authority Act before the legislative assembly. Transformation will include the removal of silos and barriers, will improve health outcomes for all Yukoners, and will allow us all to build on what we are doing well and course correct on what is not working.
Chair of Chiefs Committee on Health and Chief of Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Pauline Frost
The Health Transformation Advisory Committee is excited to invite Yukoners to information sessions in Dawson City, Whitehorse and Watson Lake. These gatherings are an important step in informing the community about Shäw Kwä’ą/Health and Wellness/Santé et mieux-être Yukon. It builds on our conversations with Yukoners, who played a crucial role in the 'Putting People First' report, to create a system that reflects the territory and truly puts Yukoners first.
Tiffany Boyd, Co-chair Transformation Advisory Committee and Deputy Minister Health and Social Services
Shäw Kwä’ą/Health and Wellness/Santé et mieux-être Yukon is a rare opportunity for First Nations, the Yukon Government, health providers and all Yukoners to reimagine our health care system so that it integrates services, knocks down barriers and silos, and meets the needs of all Yukon communities. It allows us to refocus the healthcare system to put people in the middle and have the system transform to better meet their needs.
Co-chair of the Health Transformation Advisory Committee Stephen Mills
Collaboration is key to ensuring that our healthcare system meets the diverse needs of our communities. These engagement sessions are an important part of our ongoing efforts to work together for the betterment of health care in Yukon.
Jason Bilsky Health Transformation Advisory Committee and Chief Executive Officer Yukon Hospital Corporation Jason Bilsky
Laura Seeley
Cabinet Communications
867-332-7627
laura.seeley@yukon.ca
Zach Burke
Communications, Health and Social Services
867-334-7986
Zachary.Burke@yukon.ca
Roni-Sue Sparvier
Council of Yukon First Nations, Communications
P: 867.393.9200 ext. 9223
communications@cyfn.net
Jessica Apolloni
Communications, Yukon Hospital Corporation
867-335-7700
Jessica.apolloni@yukonhospitals.ca