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The Health Transformation Advisory Committee announces information sessions for Shäw Kwä’ą/Health and Wellness Yukon/ Santé et mieux-être Yukon
April 17, 2024
The Health Transformation Advisory Committee announce Shäw Kwä’ą/Health and Wellness Yukon information sessions in Dawson City, Whitehorse and Watson Lake.
The Government of Yukon and Yukon Hospital Corporation welcome visiting health professionals from Canadian Forces Health Services
April 11, 2024
New partnership: The Government of Yukon and Yukon Hospital Corporation welcome Canadian Forces Health Services personnel for a unique learning and training experience.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee on World Tuberculosis Day
March 22, 2024
Join us in our commitment to end tuberculosis – a global challenge that we can overcome together.
Statement from Minister McPhee on new community space in the Jim Smith building
March 18, 2024
The Yukon government is opening a community space in the Jim Smith Building. Yukoners can access computers, WiFi, washrooms, snacks, bus passes and hygiene products.
Government of Yukon extends engagement period for Inclusive Yukon Families survey
March 18, 2024
The Government of Yukon extends the Inclusive Yukon Families engagement survey to March 22, 2024.
Statement from Minister McPhee on securing nearly $86 million to improve health care in the Yukon
March 12, 2024
The Yukon and Canada signed health care agreements amounting to nearly $86 million to improve health care in the territory.
Health Authority Act tabled in the Yukon Legislative Assembly
March 11, 2024
The Health Authority Act, which provides a legislative framework for the Yukon’s new health authority, was tabled in the Yukon Legislative Assembly today.
Government of Yukon provides updates on Health Human Resources progress
March 6, 2024
Government of Yukon shares progress on the Yukon’s Health Human Resources strategy.
Government of Yukon receives national recognition for progress towards reconciliation through health and wellness systems
February 26, 2024
The Department of Health and Social Services has been recognized as a national leader for its progress towards reconciliation throughout the Yukon’s health wellness systems.
Government of Yukon launches Inclusive Yukon Families public engagement
February 15, 2024
The Government of Yukon launches Inclusive Yukon Families public engagement to update laws to better reflect parentage and naming options.