Today is the World Health Organization’s World No Tobacco Day, which provides an opportunity to showcase the resources available to residents to assist them in living a tobacco-free lifestyle.
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Residents interested in buyinglocally-raised meat in the NWT are in support the development of Meat Safety Regulations. That is one of the findings in the Department of Health and Social Services’ report, What We Heard: Development of Meat Safety Regulations Under the Public Health Act.
The Department of Health and Social Services is seeking feedback from professionals in the psychology field, and the public, on the proposed Psychology Profession Regulations.
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green, is seeking nominations for vacancies on the Regional Wellness Councils for the Beaufort-Delta, Dehcho, Fort Smith, Hay River, Sahtu and Yellowknife regions.
The Government of the Northwest Territories is conducting a survey to better understand the needs of residents as they age to identify and address gaps in services for seniors living in the NWT.
Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green, is seeking nominations for the role of Chairperson of the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services (NTHSSA) Leadership Council.
Minister of Health and Social Services Julie Green issued the following statement:
The eighth annual Anti-Poverty Roundtable ended yesterday with a commitment by participants to increase safe and affordable housing, including for underhoused residents.
A strain of avian influenza that is highly contagious among birds is currently spreading from the United States into southern Canada.
Today is the first day of Mental Health Week - a yearly event celebrated across Canada.
From May 2nd to May 8th, the Canadian Mental Health Association is running a campaign to inform Canadians about how to support and empathize with those struggling with mental wellness.