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Tickets now available for the 2023 United Way Breakfast
September 8, 2023
The Yukon government will host the annual United Way Breakfast fundraiser on Friday, October 6 at the Sternwheeler Hotel & Conference Centre.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day and Month
September 7, 2023
Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee issued the following statement in recognition of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day and Month.
Statement from Minister McPhee on International Overdose Awareness Day
August 31, 2023
Minister McPhee acknowledges the profound challenge of overdosing and charts a compassionate path forward on International Overdose Awareness Day.
The Government of Yukon highlights 14 initial actions from the Substance Use Health Emergency Strategy
August 28, 2023
The Government of Yukon has highlighted the 14 initial actions of the Substance Use Health Emergency Strategy.
New Substance Use Health Emergency Strategy supports the health and safety of all Yukoners and communities
August 23, 2023
The Government of Yukon launches a transformative strategy to address the Substance Use Health Emergency.
The Government of Yukon launches a new backpack initiative to support individuals in need
August 11, 2023
The Yukon's new backpack initiative offers direct support to Yukoners experiencing substance use challenges.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee on health centre service reductions and staffing shortages
July 28, 2023
Minister McPhee releases statement addressing the current health human resources challenges in the Yukon.
Health Human Resources Steering Committee formed to help bolster Yukon healthcare
July 27, 2023
The Government of Yukon and the Yukon Hospital Corporation have formed a Health Human Resources Steering Committee to tackle the territory’s health human resources challenges.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services and Minister of Justice on International Drug Users Remembrance Day
July 21, 2023
Minister McPhee has issued a Statement on International Drug Users Remembrance Day, as we honour the lives lost and strengthen our commitment to a safer more compassionate society.
Yukon First Nations Chiefs Committee on Health to guide implementation of Putting People First
July 19, 2023
The newly formed Chiefs Committee on Health formalizes partnership between the Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations on health system transformation.