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Moderna bivalent COVID-19 booster shots will be available starting October 5
September 23, 2022
Appointments for Yukoners ages 18 to receive the approved Moderna bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine are open and begin October 5.
Midwifery care expanded to Yukoners across the territory
September 23, 2022
The Yukon Midwifery Program now offers midwifery care to more Yukoners across the territory. Pregnant people with due dates in February 2023 or later can apply for the free program
Connective and Council of Yukon First Nations announce transition plans for Whitehorse Emergency Shelter
September 21, 2022
The Government of Yukon joined Connective and Council of Yukon First Nations today to announce transition plans for the management and operation of the shelter at 405 Alexander St.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month
September 16, 2022
Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee issued the following statement in recognition of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month.
COVID-19 booster approved and available for children ages five and over
September 13, 2022
COVID-19 boosters are now available to Yukoners who are five years of age and older.
Nihè dinch'è jì' wë̀tä̀zul Life Promotion / Suicide Prevention Week coming soon to Dawson City
September 12, 2022
Nihè dinch'è jì' wë̀tä̀zul Promotion of Life / Suicide Prevention Week in Dawson City starts today and features a series of events and activities from September 12th to 16th.
Government of Yukon announces second phase of the 2022 Mental Wellness Summit
September 12, 2022
The second phase of the Mental Wellness Summit will be held September 21 to 23 and will bring together leaders, partners and people with lived experience from across the Yukon.
The Government of Yukon and the Yukon Medical Association reach tentative agreement
September 7, 2022
The previous Memorandum of Understanding between YMA and Yukon government expired on March 31, 2022.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services and Yukon Chief Medical Officer of Health on the new bivalent COVID-19 booster
September 1, 2022
Yukoners aged 18 and older will soon have access to a Health Canada approved Moderna bivalent COVID-19 vaccine.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee on International Overdose Awareness Day
August 31, 2022
Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee has released a statement recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day.