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Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Minister of Health and Social Services McPhee has issued a statement on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities held each year to celebrate people with disabilities.
The Government of Yukon releases a report on the governance and financial management of Yukon Hospital Corporation and accepts outlined recommendations
Ernst and Young's review on Yukon Hospital Corporation's governance and finance has been released. Key insights and recommendations on Yukon.ca.
The Government of Yukon and health care partners are working together to support hospital services
The Government of Yukon and health care partners are working together to restore hospital services, reducing wait times and improving medical imaging and surgical service levels.
Statement from Premier Pillai and Minister McPhee on progress on downtown Whitehorse community safety
Premier Pillai and Minister McPhee provide progress updates on downtown Whitehorse community safety.
Statement from Minister McPhee on the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
The 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline is now available in the Yukon - a lifeline for mental health and suicide prevention, available 24/7 for everyone.
The Government of Yukon releases Yukon Health Status Report 2022
The Health Status Report 2022 provides an overview of the health of Yukoners, including statistics on vaccinations and communicable disease prevalence.
Statement from Minister McPhee on National Addictions Awareness Week
Minister of Health and Social Services recognizes National Addictions Awareness Week, an opportunity to understand and address substance use challenges across Canada.
Yukon delegation gains valuable insights from visit to Southcentral Foundation, a world-leading expert in health system transformation
The Government of Yukon and partners visit Southcentral Foundation, a world-leading expert in health system transformation.
New Yukon First Nations Land-Based Healing Fund Announced
The Government of Yukon and the Council of Yukon First Nations have launched the Land-Based Healing Funding Initiative.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services on National Nurse Practitioner Week
The Minister of Health and Social Services acknowledges National Nurse Practitioner Week.