Effective today, the Department of Health and Social Services’ Office of the Chief Public Health Officer has introduced changes to the current NWT Food Establishment Safety Regulations (‘Regulations’).
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Yellowknife –
August 15, 2019
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
July 23, 2019
News Releases
Glen Abernethy, Minister of Health and Social Services announced that intranasal Naloxone is now available anonymously and free of charge at clinics, pharmacies, health centres and hospitals in all 33 NWT communities.
Yellowknife –
July 18, 2019
News Releases
Glen Abernethy, Minister of Health and Social Services, announced the 16 schools chosen to receive awards as part of the 2018-19 Drop the Pop campaign.
Yellowknife –
July 18, 2019
News Releases
Glen Abernethy, Minister of Health and Social Services, announced the 16 schools chosen to receive awards as part of the 2018-19 Drop the Pop campaign.
Yellowknife –
July 12, 2019
News Releases
The official grand opening of the new Stanton Territorial Hospital was celebrated with musical performances, traditional fire feeding ceremony, qulliq lighting, and speeches.
Yellowknife –
June 6, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, last week was Disability Awareness Week in the NWT, as well as National AccessAbility Week across the country.
Yellowknife –
June 5, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, one of this government’s top priorities is the safety and well-being of children and youth receiving Child and Family Services. This includes making sure we maintain a child’s connectedness to family, community and culture.
Yellowknife –
June 4, 2019
Public Service Announcement
The Minister of Health and Social Services wishes to announce that the Government of Northwest Territories will now cover Mifegymiso for NWT residents with a valid NWT Health Care Card who do not have full coverage for prescriptions under another program or group insurance plan.
June 4, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, many northerners continue to be held back by mental health and addictions which is why the 18th Legislative Assembly made it a priority to focus on mental wellness and addictions recovery.
Yellowknife –
June 3, 2019
News Releases
Glen Abernethy, Minister of Health and Social Services announced this year’s recipients of $400,000 to support health promotion and prevention activities Through the Healthy Choices Fund.
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