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Wind River Hospice House now open
June 8, 2020
The Government of Yukon opened the Wind River Hospice House in Whistle Bend Place today, offering hospice beds for individuals with end-of-life care needs.
Disability Services families to receive additional support
June 2, 2020
Eligible families will receive an additional funding to help pay for supports during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Respiratory Assessment Centre closing this week
May 29, 2020
Respiratory assessment centre closing end of day, Sunday, May 31. Testing will be redirected to Whitehorse General Hospital ER.
Statement from Health and Social Services Minister Frost on the final report of health and social services comprehensive review
May 13, 2020
Statement from Minister Frost on the final report of Yukon health and social services comprehensive review.
Final report of health and social services comprehensive review released
May 13, 2020
Final report includes 76 recommendations for the future of Yukon’s health and social systems.
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health releases motor vehicle report
May 13, 2020
The aim of the report, which is based on detailed data from a range of sources, is to provide direction that will help to reduce health impacts of motor vehicle collisions in Yukon