The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) wants the public’s input on proposed changes that would qualify more NWT residents for supplementary health benefits under the GNWT’s Extended Health Benefits Policy.
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Yellowknife –
August 29, 2022
News Releases
Backgrounder:
August 18, 2022
News Releases
Today the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) announced new incentives and operational interventions designed to help recruit and retain health care professionals.
Yellowknife –
August 17, 2022
Media Advisory
Media are invited to attend a media briefing to provide an update on new initiatives to address recruitment and retention challenges within the health and social services system.
August 17, 2022
News Releases
A What We Heard Report including results from the Northwest Territories Nurse Retention and Recruitment Survey 2021 are being released today by the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT).
Yellowknife –
August 15, 2022
Public Service Announcement
The Psychology Profession Regulations came into force today, making psychologists the second profession to be regulated under the Health and Social Services Professions Act, which that came into force in March 2022.
Yellowknife –
July 25, 2022
Public Service Announcement
Today the Government of Northwest Territories will release its third free mental health and wellness subscription box to NWT youth. These boxes are being made available to youth and organizations serving youth as part of the My Voice My Choice Campaign for youth wellness.
Yellowknife –
July 19, 2022
News Releases
Northwest Territories health care practitioners are being trained to use new rapid tests for syphilis to curb a worsening outbreak of the sexually transmitted disease.
Yellowknife –
July 13, 2022
Media Statement
Julie Green, Minister of Health and Social Services, issued the following statement on the shortages of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and allied health professionals that have led to service reductions or closures throughout the Northwest Territories:
Yellowknife –
July 11, 2022
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) released its latest Social Indicators COVID-19 Pandemic report. The report examines the potential social impacts of health measures taken to protect against COVID-19.
Yellowknife –
June 29, 2022
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories’ Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green, will be travelling to Copenhagen, Denmark this week for the Tour de Health-International. She will be joining delegations from Alberta, Quebec and Nova Scotia.