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The Yukon celebrates 10 years of 911 service in rural communities
The Yukon is celebrating 10 years since 911 service was expanded to communities across the territory.
The Yukon welcomes 12 new doctors and connects more patients with primary care providers
The Yukon government is reporting more success from increased doctor recruitment efforts and that more Yukoners have been matched with a primary care provider since January.
Yukon supports doctor recruitment through new licensing pathway
The Government of Yukon has issued a Declaration of Need that supports a new streamlined licensing pathway for family doctors from the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland and Australia.
Safe at Home Society opens The Hearth supportive housing program
The Safe at Home Society is announcing the opening of The Hearth, a permanent supportive housing project for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Whitehorse General Hospital expands capacity with eight new beds
Whitehorse General Hospital is adding eight inpatient beds in early July to help reduce pressure and improve access to care.
Yukon government launches new online form to update health care card information
Yukoners can now update their health care card information online. The new service is faster, safe and helps keep details up to date.
New online tools available to help Yukoners access and update their immunization records
Yukoners now have easier ways to view and update their vaccination history. The Government of Yukon is launching two online tools that let residents securely access their immunization records and submit vaccination documents received outside the territory.
Government of Yukon releases cancer incidence report, 2013–23
A new report highlights key findings from 2013 to 2023 and reinforces the importance of screening and early detection, Yukon Cancer Incidence Report
Yukon health officials monitoring Andes hantavirus situation involving two Yukoners
Two Yukoners linked to the Andes hantavirus outbreak are isolating in B.C. Yukon health officials say the overall risk to Yukoners remains low.
New program supports more access and attachment to family doctors
The Government of Yukon and the Yukon Medical Association have launched a program to help connect more Yukoners to a family doctor.
Date modified: 2026-05-27