The Department of Health and Social Services announces changes to the Medical Travel Program effective June 1, 2019. NWT residents have access to one of the most generous medical travel programs in Canada, which has remained relatively unchanged since 1995.
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Yellowknife –
April 25, 2019
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
March 14, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, today I would like to speak about foster care and the important role that the Foster Family Coalition of the Northwest Territories has played, and will continue to play, in partnering with Child and Family Services to improve recruitment, training and support for foster families.
Yellowknife –
March 11, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, today I would like to provide Members with an update on the draft Child and Family Services Quality Improvement Plan.
Yellowknife –
February 27, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr.
Yellowknife –
February 26, 2019
News Releases
As part of the Department of Health and Social Services’ official release of the Caring for Our People: Cultural Safety Action Plan 2018-2020 today, a Declaration of Commitment was signed to embed cultural safety within the Northwest Territories’ health and social services system.
Yellowknife –
February 26, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, the government is committed to addressing health inequities experienced by our residents.
Yellowknife –
February 25, 2019
Public Service Announcement
The Minister of Health and Social Services has released the 2019 NWT Patient Experience Questionnaire. The Questionnaire is available in both print and online formats.
Yellowknife –
February 22, 2019
Public Service Announcement
Across Canada, March is Nutrition Month, and this year, dietitians are helping Canadians realize the potential for food to improve health, fuel activities, and bring people together.
Yellowknife –
February 21, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr.
Yellowknife –
February 11, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, we know that mental health and addictions issues are top of mind for many NWT residents and they are also priority area in the mandate of this Legislative Assembly.