Due to staffing challenges, the Department of Health and Social Services is temporarily reducing services at the Carcross Health Centre. The clinic will be open for emergencies only on Monday, February 14, and Tuesday, February 15, 2022.
Clients are encouraged to call the 811 Yukon HealthLine, which is available 24/7, and get advice and support for non-emergency issues. Clients can call 867-821-4444 or 911 in the case of an emergency.
The clinic will resume regular services on Wednesday, February 16, 2022.
Health centres and services across Canada are experiencing staffing challenges due to a national and global shortage of nurses and other health care providers.
The Government of Yukon's Department of Health and Social Services is making every effort to maintain staffing levels in health centres and is working to provide appropriate nursing staff to communities.
Renée Francoeur
Cabinet Communications
867-334-9194
renee.francoeur@yukon.ca
Samantha Henney
Communications, Health and Social Services
867-393-1616
samantha.henney@yukon.ca