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2013

Yukon Imagination Library to receive additional funding
April 19, 2013 - The Government of Yukon and the Rendezvous Rotary Club of Whitehorse are partnering to ensure the Yukon Imagination Library continues to reach young children throughout Yukon.

Generic drugs to cost less for Yukon residents
April 11 2013 - Cost reductions for six most commonly prescribed drugs estimated to save 20 per cent of country’s drug bill.

Sodium campaign uses Salty Talk to make its point
April 10, 2013 - Would you like a little soup with that salt?

A new way forward for French language services
March 27, 2013 - Yukon Francophones will soon have access to enhanced services in their language.

Sound financial decisions help build a positive health care legacy
March 21, 2013 - The Yukon government plans to spend $27 million to reduce the Yukon Hospital Corporation's debt

Yukon Continuing Care division receives accreditation of the highest standard
March 20, 2013 - Yukon’s Continuing Care branch received accreditation of Exemplary Standing for continued dedication to residents and clients.

Planning begins to replace the Sarah Steele Building
March 18, 2013 - New building will support improved addictions and mental health treatment programming

McDonald Lodge to be replaced
March 14, 2013 - Dawson City's McDonald Lodge is scheduled for replacement.

Ministerial statement on international medical graduates
March 4, 2013 - Health and Social Services minister hopes the Yukon Medical Council will support international medical graduates.

Auditor General’s Report on the Yukon Hospital Corporation: a planning opportunity
February 27, 2013 - Report presents corporation and government with opportunity to work on comprehensive plan.

February is Heart Health Month: Know Your Numbers
February 14, 2013 - Yukon government wants people to be heart healthy and know their blood pressure numbers

Government moves forward with physician recruitment strategy
February 7, 2013 - Yukon wants to learn about recruitment and retention from successful provinces.

Yukon introduces Tobacco-Free Tuesdays
January 22, 2013 - Quitting smoking for one day a month can earn Yukoners prizes and start them on the path to quitting for good.

Yukoners can still protect themselves against the flu
January 14, 2013 - Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Brendan Hanley, says Yukoners still have time to protect themselves against this year’s flu virus.

Health and Social Services deputy minister selected
January 11, 2013 - Patricia Meade has an extensive background in health management.

Yukon’s birth rate rising steadily
January 7, 2013 - The number of babies born in Yukon is on the rise; highest since the early 90’s.

2012

Government to track how many Yukoners are without physicians
December 20, 2012 - New registry for doctorless patients will help inform government’s recruitment and retention initiatives.

Social inclusion and poverty reduction strategy released
December 10, 2012 - Social Inclusion and Poverty Reduction strategy outlines how government will better support the most vulnerable.

Flu arrives early in Yukon
December 4, 2012 - Yukon seeing flu cases four months earlier than usual this year.

Yukon government releases a new publication on women and alcohol
November 22, 2012 - New publication focuses on how alcohol affects women differently than men.

Government supports Yukoners pursuing health related studies
November 21, 2012 - Students in medicine, nursing, physical therapy, speech language pathology and social work share in health related bursaries for 2012.

Change to Medical Profession Act regulations for international medical grads
November 8, 2012 - Changes to the Medical Profession Act regulations means longer stays for international medical graduates.

Government dedicates resources to physician recruitment
November 1, 2012 - Government dedicates financial and human resources to physician recruitment and retention, working with the Yukon Medical Association.

Nurse practitioner legislation tabled
October 31, 2012 - Yukon will soon be able to hire nurse practitioners.

Keno health impact assessment released
October 31, 2012 - Health impact assessment confirms no imminent health threat to Keno residents, but does contain additional water and air monitoring recommendations.

Yukon’s flu vaccine clinics proceeding on schedule
October 29, 2012 - Yukon’s vaccine supply is not affected by Health Canada’s recent stop use order.

New youth shelter to increase number of beds available
October 24, 2012 - New shelter will better serve city's vulnerable youth.

New agreement signed with the Yukon Medical Association
October 23, 2012 - Physicians and government reach a new five-year agreement for physician services in Yukon.

Yukoners advised to follow safe food handling practices
October 4, 2012 - Health officials keep a close eye on beef recalls and E-coli situation locally

Yukon immunization program expands to include new infant vaccine
October 2, 2012 - Vaccine has potential to eliminate disease causing childhood diarrhea.

Youth passions highlighted in new video series
August 23, 2012 - Youth video project highlights passions of local Yukon youth.

Ten more beds open at Thomson Centre
August 13, 2012 - Continuing care beds total 172 with opening of additional 10 beds at Thomson Centre.

Minister announces plan to improve health and wellness
July 4, 2012 - Minister announces plan to improve health and wellness of Yukoners.

Yukon government providing support to people affected by Upper Liard flooding
June 22, 2012 - Officials with various agencies of Yukon government met with 23 residents of Upper Liard on Friday to outline flood relief plans and begin the process of moving forward.

Yukon youth Get REEL with tobacco
May 31, 2012 - Yukon schools take up the Get Reel challenge with 17 video ad entries into tobacco cessation project.

Public input sought on proposed health privacy legislation
May 17, 2012 - Yukoners will have a say in Yukon government's proposed legislation to protect privacy of personal health information.

Pertussis outbreak in Yukon prompts warning
April 30, 2012 - Parents should watch for signs and symptoms of pertussis (whooping cough). Five recent cases link back to the Yukon Native Hockey Tournament in late March.

Yukon joins national campaign to raise mental health awareness
April 30, 2012 - Yukon joins partners in mental health to recognize the issue of mental illness across Canada.

Medically supported detox coming to the Detox Centre at the Sarah Steele Building
April 24, 2012 - Medical staff will support detoxification at the Sarah Steele Building.

More beds for continuing care
March 14, 2012 - Money to be committed to opening more beds for extended care in Whitehorse.

Yukon MS patients can apply to participate in U.S. liberation treatment clinical trials
March 13, 2012 - Yukoners expected to participate in Liberation Treatment clinical trials in Albany, New York

Yukon to continue partnership with Rick Hansen Institute
March 9, 2012 - Partnership to improve quality of life for Yukoners with spinal cord injuries and mobility disabilities to continue.

Health impact assessment planned for Keno City
February 16, 2012 - Consultants to look at health and social impacts of mining activity on Keno City

Immunization clinics scheduled for Arctic Winter Games participants and volunteers
February 9, 2012 - With an influx of visitors for the Arctic Winter Games, immunizations play an important role in protecting Yukoners from an outbreak. Immunization clinics will be held in conjunction with volunteer orientation sessions to ensure volunteers are immunized. Extra clinics will also be held at the Whitehorse Health Centre for the general public.

Copper Ridge residents and families will have their say
February 2, 2012 - New family group at Copper Ridge offers opportunities for input.

Government of Yukon remains vigilant in water testing
January 17, 2012 - Departments working to ensure integrity of public water source

2011

Bursaries awarded to 10 students in health and medical fields
November 28, 2011 - Ten students receive support for medical and health studies.

Extreme winter weather conditions force government to act in best interest of campers
November 18, 2011 - Health and safety concerns prompt notice to campers.

Yukon recognizes World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day
November 16, 2011 - Can't catch your breath? You may have COPD. November 16 is World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day, a day chosen to raise awareness about chronic lung diseases.

Local physicians, community nurses join national cervical cancer awareness move
October 24, 2011 - Medical professionals to help Yukon women without physicians to get tested for cancer.

Health advisory lifted after 20 years
August 31, 2011 - Health advisory against consumption of fish from Lake Laberge lifted after 20 years.

Reopening of Thomson Centre to add 19 continuing care beds
August 11, 2011 - The reopening of the Thomson Centre intermediate care facility will increase continuing care beds.

New partnership offers more choices to women for prenatal care
August 5, 2011 - New clinic will offer women more choices for obstetrical care in Yukon.

Nurses offer weekly Home Care Clinic
August 2, 2011 - Starting August 10, a new outreach clinic will provide home care services to the homeless and marginalized citizens of Whitehorse.

Yukon government working with physicians to create community clinic option
July 28, 2011 - Downtown community clinic considered to meet the requirements of patients with complex health needs.

Health and Social Services working to meet housing needs of Yukoners
July 20, 2011 - Alexander Street Residence will help meet Yukoners' needs.

Bridges Café expands its services
July 11, 2011 - Bridges Café provides meaningful work experience.

CMOH cautions Yukoners to ensure vaccines up to date if travelling
June 1, 2011 - Outbreak of measles acts as a reminder to all Yukoners to check their vaccination status when contemplating travel.

Yukon’s hearing services ahead of Canadian Paediatric Society recommendation
May 16, 2011 - Yukon newborns have hearing tested at 12 hours old.

Additional hospital staffing to address overcrowding and patients without a family doctor
May 10, 2011 - Additional doctors and nurses in hospital's ER will help reduce overcrowding and serve patients without family physicians.

Government spearheads interim solution to hospital pressures, “orphan” patients
May 5, 2011 - Government, physicians and hospital working together to find solution to patients with no family doctor who are crowding hospital emergency room

Whitehorse General Hospital Campus to undergo mid- and long-term planning
April 27, 2011 - Work to begin on planning for changes to Whitehorse General Hospital campus.

Yukon signs on to Saskatchewan’s MS liberation clinical trials
April 21, 2011 - Yukon's MS patients are eligible for possible clinical trials in Saskatchewan.

Officials monitoring nuclear situation in Japan
March 16, 2011 - Chief Medical Officer of Health offers reassurances that there is no risk to Yukon as a result of events in Japan.

Yukon’s Medical Travel Program comes under review
February 28, 2011 - Yukon medical travel program review part of pan-territorial review.

Department accepts recommendations from Auditor General
February 15, 2011 - AG's recommendtations are ones that the department can live with, some work is already underway.

Future growth sparks need for health care services master plan
February 14, 2011 - YG and hospital corporation to examine need for changes to hospital campus to allow for new programs and new buildings.

Lab confirms flu has arrived in Yukon
February 10, 2011 - Two confirmed cases of influenza in Yukon.

Three territorial mental health programs extended
February 3, 2011 - Funding extended to continue programs for rural mental health patients, those with early psychosis and complex cases.

Community health centres enter digital era
January 21, 2011 - All 13 Community Health Centres are now wired for digital radiology to better support health care of Yukon's rural residents.

New support group for loved ones of substance abusers
January 19, 2011 - A new professionally-moderated weekly support group is available to offer care and support for people impacted by the drug or alcohol abuse of a loved one.

2010

Social inclusion and poverty reduction reports released
December 22, 2010 - Government will use evidence-based data contained in recent reports to address housing and homelessness.

Breast health promoted through theatre, art and discussion
October 28, 2010 - Breast health promoted to Yukon women via interactive format of art, theatre and discussion.

Ten bursaries awarded to students in health and medical fields
October 21, 2010 - Ten Yukoners awarded bursaries to pursue studies in fields of medicine and health care.

Yukon brings Alberta program North
September 22, 2010 - Local health professionals learn to deliver Alberta Weight Wise program to local residents.

Minister Hart launches social inclusion public awareness campaign
August 5, 2010 - Minister of Health and Social Services Glenn Hart was painting the town red today as he launched a public information campaign about social inclusion.

Yukon adopts new birth certificate
July 30, 2010 - New identification will minimize indentity theft, forgeries and loss

Yukon affected by national product recall
July 15, 2010 - Meat may be contaminated with salmonella.

Kwanlin Dün First Nation healing program funded
July 8, 2010 - Traditional and modern healing techniques for Yukoners.

Medical studies agreement with Memorial University
July 8, 2010 - Memorial University’s School of Medicine to save one seat.

Cancer Care Navigator program to continue as partnership
June 30, 2010 - WGH, YG partnership ensures continuation of Cancer Care Navigator program for Yukoners with Cancer.

Yukon residents cautioned against harvesting shellfish in Juneau and Haines
June 25, 2010 - Three deaths attributed to this recent incident.

Work begins for new Dawson City hospital and the health services facility
June 23, 2010 - Sod turning kicks off construction

Restaurant owners cautioned against fake inspections
June 21, 2010 - Yukon restaurant owners have reported phone calls from fake health inspectors.

FASD symposium planned for September
June 21, 2010 - Putting research into practice is the theme of an upcoming symposium on FASD.

Minister names two co-chairs for a task force on acutely intoxicated persons at risk
May 13, 2010 - Former chief and retired physician look for creative solutions to help people struggling with alcoholic dependencies.

Social inclusion strategy survey
May 12, 2010 - One thousand will be surveyed to help build a better Yukon.

New Child and Family Services Act now in effect
April 30, 2010 - New act requires Yukoners to report suspected child abuse and neglect.

Important reminders during National Immunization Week
April 27, 2010 - Catch-up on immunizations with convenient extended hours from April 25 to May 1

Watson Lake Hospital now part of Yukon Hospital Corporation
April 9, 2010 - Employees transfer, quality care continues

Secure Medical Unit a new option for mental health patients
April 6, 2010 - A joint project between the government and the Hospital Corporation to provide a measure of security and safety.

Additional funding improves home care for Yukon residents
March 24, 2010 - Additional funds to support increased home care services in Yukon.

A social inclusion symposium to discuss reduction of poverty
March 23, 2010 - "Bridges and Barriers" is the theme of a symposium organized by the Office of Social Inclusion and Poverty Reduction.

Contracts let for renovations to Thomson Centre
March 5, 2010 - Two local firms part of Thomson Centre renovations.

Input requested for the seniors’ healthy aging strategy
February 12, 2010 - Advice from Yukon seniors and elders needed to build a strategy for aging well.

Drop the Pop issues challenge to all Yukon schools
February 9, 2010 - Healthy new eating and drinking challenge sees students “drop the pop” for a chance to win awards.

Cookbook promotes healthy eating to Grade 5 Yukon students
February 2, 2010 - Eat well and win prizes – cookbook encourages children to prepare healthy meals for a chance to win sports equipment.