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Yukon government supports early Whitehorse General Hospital expansion work
Proposed funding would support early work required for the Whitehorse General Hospital expansion as planning and preparation continue.
Canada and the Yukon reach agreement in principle to improve access to health care
A proposed $52.1 million investment over seven years would help expand access to primary care, mental health services and rural health care.
Yukon government endorses A Place to Be framework to help prevent and reduce homelessness
The Yukon government is supporting a shared, community-led vision to prevent and reduce homelessness by endorsing A Place to Be.
Doctors and nurse practitioners help reduce patient waitlist by 60 per cent
More Yukoners are connected to a primary care provider due to expanding clinic capacity and the recruitment of new family doctors and nurse practitioners.
Seasonal vaccinations now available in the Yukon
Appointments are now open for seasonal respiratory illness vaccines. Check local availability and book appointments at Yukonimmunization.ca.
Early influenza activity reported in the Yukon
Health officials are seeing influenza activity earlier than expected in the Yukon.
First Nations and Government of Yukon leaders discuss future of 405 Alexander Street
The Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations leaders have met at the 405 Alexander Street Leadership Summit to discuss the future of services and operations at the Whitehorse Emergency Shelter and identified next steps.
Yukon government expands medical, nursing and health education bursaries
The Yukon government is helping more Yukoners train for health careers by increasing medical, nursing and health careers bursaries. A $200,000 increase in Budget 2026 supports this expansion.
Government of Yukon and Kwanlin Dün First Nation partner to expand primary care access
The Government of Yukon and Kwanlin Dün First Nation are partnering to fund nurse practitioner services, reducing health care waitlists and improving local access to primary care.
Council of Yukon First Nations and Government of Yukon partner to establish Indigenous-led Auntie’s House
The Government of Yukon and Council of Yukon First Nations are partnering on a new Yukon First Nation-led group home to support First Nations children in care in a culturally grounded environment.
Date modified: 2026-05-27