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Yellowknife – mars 14, 2019

Glen Abernethy: Foster Families Partnership with the Foster Family Coalition of the Northwest Territories
Déclarations et discours de ministres

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.

 

Foster families perform a vital service to children that must be placed in care. I want to recognize and thank all foster families from across this territory for the valuable support they provide to our children and youth.

 
Yellowknife – mars 11, 2019

Glen Abernethy: Draft Child and Family Services Quality Improvement Plan

Déclarations et discours de ministres

Mr. Speaker, today I would like to provide Members with an update on the draft Child and Family Services Quality Improvement Plan. The Quality Improvement Plan sets out actions that we are taking right now to address issues identified as part of internal reviews, the 2018 Auditor General’s Report, and from staff feedback.

 
Yellowknife – février 27, 2019

Glen Abernethy: Supporting Early Childhood Development
Déclarations et discours de ministres

Mr. Speaker, this Legislative Assembly has committed to support early childhood development and today I want to provide Members and the public with an update on our work to provide equitable access to a range of inclusive, culturally informed programs and services for and children under five years of age and expecting parents.

 
Yellowknife – février 26, 2019

Les dirigeants du domaine de la santé signent une déclaration d’engagement pour intégrer le respect de la culture dans le système de santé et de services sociaux des TNO
Communiqués de presse

À l’occasion de la publication par le ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du rapport Votre bien-être, notre priorité : Plan d’action sur le respect de la culture de 2018 à 2020, une déclaration d’engagement a été signée pour intégrer le respect de la culture au système ténois de santé et de services sociaux.

 

Les signataires de cette déclaration sont :

 
Yellowknife – février 26, 2019

Glen Abernethy: Cultural Safety Action Plan
Déclarations et discours de ministres

Mr. Speaker, the government is committed to addressing health inequities experienced by our residents. In October of last year I provided information on the Department of Health and Social Service’s plans to move forward with our cultural safety and relationship-based care approach, and today I am pleased advise that the 2018-2020 Caring for Our People: Cultural Safety Action Plan will be tabled later today.

 
Yellowknife – février 25, 2019

Questionnaire de 2019 sur l’expérience des patients
Avis publics

Le ministre de la Santé et des Services sociaux a rendu public le questionnaire de 2019 sur l’expérience des patients aux TNO. Ce questionnaire peut être rempli au format papier et en ligne.

 

Le questionnaire est conçu pour aider le ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux (MSSS) à en savoir plus sur la qualité des soins que son personnel prodigue. Les réponses lui permettent d’améliorer les services et de faire le suivi des progrès réalisés.

 
Yellowknife – février 22, 2019

Concours de recettes santé du Mois de la nutrition 2019 Qu’est-ce qu’on mange?
Avis publics

Au Canada, mars est le Mois de la nutrition. Nos diététistes nous aident à tirer parti de ce que nous mangeons pour améliorer notre santé, soutenir nos activités et nous rassembler.

 
Yellowknife – février 21, 2019

Glen Abernethy: Northwest Territories Regional Wellness Councils
Déclarations et discours de ministres

Mr. Speaker, Regional Wellness Council members are a critical part of our health and social services system.  They are change leaders in their communities and a voice for residents in their regions.  They champion the ideas and concerns of residents and are passionate about using that information to shape and improve our health and social services. 

 
Yellowknife – février 11, 2019

Glen Abernethy: Land Based Mobile Addictions Treatment and Aftercare
Déclarations et discours de ministres

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.  To guide our work to address these important issues affecting our communities, the Department of Health and Social Services developed a Strategic Framework for Mental Health and Addictions Recovery in the fall of 2016.
Yellowknife – février 7, 2019

Glen Abernethy: Cannabis Public Education and Awareness Update
Déclarations et discours de ministres

Mr. Speaker, I would like to update Members on our government’s recent work on cannabis public education and community health engagement.   

 

Northerners have told us that they want more evidence-based, culturally relevant information on the health effects of cannabis. In response to that call, the Department of Health and Social Services has been working in partnership with other Departments and agencies, as well as the federal government, to ensure that NWT residents have access to the information and resources they need in order to make informed choices.

 

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