June 27, 2011 - Media are invited to attend an event being held in Dettah to address healthy eating, physical activity, healthy weights and obesity in children.
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June 27, 2011
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June 27, 2011
News Releases
June 27, 2011 - Home Support Workers across the Northwest Territories are being recognized tomorrow (June 28th) on Home Support Worker Day.
June 14, 2011
News Releases
June 14, 2011 - June 15th, 2011 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and the Department of Health and Social Services wants residents of the NWT to be aware that abuse against older adults can come in the form of financial, emotional or physical.
May 16, 2011
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May 16, 2011 - Dr. Lorne Clearsky will assume responsibility as Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) for the Northwest Territories. He was appointed by Health and Social Services Minister Michael Miltenberger today.
May 11, 2011
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May 11, 2011 - Midwifery services will be temporarily suspended in Yellowknife effective May 6, 2011. The Department of Health and Social Services is conducting a program review and expansion analysis to develop options for a Territorial Midwife Program.
May 9, 2011
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May 9, 2011 - National Nursing Week May 9 to 15, 2011 celebrates the quality health care services nurses provide in the Northwest Territories and across Canada.
April 27, 2011
Public Service Announcement
April 27, 2011 - Media are invited to attend a presentation to the NWT Grade 6 winner of the 2010 National Immunization Awareness Week poster contest.
April 26, 2011
Public Service Announcement
April 26, 2011 - The Hay River Territorial Supported Living Campus’ day program centre is celebrating its grand opening this Thursday. The day program centre will offer programs for moderate to severe cognitively disabled adult residents and clients.
April 26, 2011
News Releases
April 26, 2011 - This year’s theme for National Immunization Week, April 23 - 30, is: Immunization Protects Everyone.
April 8, 2011
News Releases
April 8, 2011 - The Department of Health and Social Services is currently working on developing Health and Social Services Professions Legislation, which would provide for professional licensing for a number of health and social services professions under one Act.