N.W.T. gov’t creating team to cut health spending
Total deficit for N.W.T. health services was $265M last year; $93M shortfall expected this year The Northwest Territories government is
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N.W.T. dental patients want to see improved care after infection warning
By Nadeer Hashmi Public health says risk of exposure to infections is very low and an investigation is underway. Dental
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Quebec College of Physicians calls for health services plan for Nunavik
By Holly Cabrera Transferring patients from Far North to Montreal is ‘almost systematic’ Quebec’s College of Physicians is calling for
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New $55M health centre in Old Crow ‘what every Yukon community needs,’ chief says
A new health and wellness centre has opened in Old Crow, Yukon, and it’s something Vuntut Gwitchin Chief Pauline Frost
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Yukon government says moving palliative care residents was about ‘room optimization’
Families have expressed concerns about the new palliative care unit at Whistle Bend Place The Yukon government says its decision
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Health centre in Fort Simpson, N.W.T. on emergency services only
Service reduction started earlier this week over low staffing levels Fort Simpson’s health centre is operating on an emergency basis
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Health systems need to be better prepared for wildfires, says Yellowknife doctor
By Jeremy Warren Review examines how health-care systems can improve their preparation and responses More preparation will lead to better
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Yukon gov’t increases beds at Whitehorse long-term care homes
12 new long-term care rooms at Whistle Bend Place and 5 new hospital beds at Thomson Centre The Yukon government
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Iqaluit mayor not ruling out alcohol ban
‘We need some help from [the RCMP] on public intoxication to make sure the laws are abided by,’ mayor says
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Advocates call for plan to help northerners cope with wildfire smoke
By Caitrin Pilkington · CBC News Not much known about the long-term effects of exposure to wildfire smoke, researcher says Some advocates
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Canadian military doctors, nurses to begin work in Yukon hospitals
By Tessa Vikander · CBC News Proponents say it’s a win-win, but critics say it’s a sign of desperation Canadian military doctors
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Feds pledge nearly $86 million to improve Yukon health care
By Caitrin Pilkington · CBC News Some of funding to go toward new walk-in clinic opening next month in Whitehorse Federal and
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Yukon budget critics raise concerns over health care, rural land development
Opposition parties praised spending on housing and physician recruitment measures Representatives of the Yukon opposition parties, labour unions and municipalities are
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Akulivik workers say municipal service problems need action
By Philippe Granger, Radio-Canada Health and social services workers in the Nunavik village of Akulivik, Nunavik, say an alarming lack
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Yukon premier promises ‘transformation’ of health-care system
Legislative Assembly back in session as of Thursday afternoon, with tabling of budget Yukon’s premier is promising more investments in housing
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