Health and Social Services
News Releases 2009
Thomson Centre Going Back to its Beginnings
December 10, 2009
Thomson Centre will once again serve as a residence for Yukoners requiring long-term care
Yukon Government’s Continuing Care Branch Receives National Accreditation
December 10, 2009
The Continuing Care branch of Health and Social Services has received national accreditation for the exemplary care that staff provides to residents and clients
H1N1 Present in Infant's Death
December 09, 2009
Yukon's Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Brendan Hanley, today confirmed that H1N1 influenza virus was found in an infant who died in early November
New Act Opens Up Adoption Files Unless Vetoed
November 20, 2009
The new Child and Family Services Act will come into effect on April 30, 2010 and will include significant changes
Support for Smokers Who Want to Quit
November 12, 2009
Smokers who need help to become smoke-free will have access to a new enhanced smoking cessation program and nicotine replacement therapy
Yukon Confirms First Yukon Death From H1N1 Complications
November 02, 2009
Yukon’s Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley confirmed today that Yukon has had its first death linked with the H1N1 Influenza
Yukon at the Forefront of E-health Expansion
November 02, 2009
Yukon is a leader in the use of electronic health technology and its citizens are the beneficiaries
MOH Confirms H1N1 Outbreak at Whitehorse Correctional Centre
October 30, 2009
Yukon’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Brendan Hanley, confirmed today the first outbreak of H1N1 at the Whitehorse Correctional Centre (WCC)
New Flu Assessment Clinic to Lighten Load
October 29, 2009
Whitehorse residents who think they may need medical treatment for influenza will have another option to calling 811, visiting their physician or going to the hospital
Medical Officer of Health Confirms First Hospitalization
October 27, 2009
Yukon has had its first hospitalization linked to pandemic H1N1 (pH1N1)
Yukon to Release H1N1 Vaccinations
October 21, 2009
Yukon health centres will begin administering the H1N1 vaccine on October 26
Social Inclusion Strategy to Address Poverty Issues
October 14, 2009
Health and Social Services Minister Glenn Hart announced today the development of a social inclusion strategy for the territory
Smokers’ Helpline Services Launched for Yukon - Federal Release
October 08, 2009
Launch of a toll-free quitline service that will help Yukoners quit smoking
Art and Recovery is the Theme for Mental Illness Awareness Week
October 06, 2009
Four different art forms will help to celebrate Yukon Mental Illness Awareness Week, which runs from October 6 to 16
Don’t be Sick Campaign Starts Today
October 02, 2009
Yukoners will soon start seeing an odd-looking character popping up on posters, in print ads, on tissue packs and on the radio
Health Bursary Programs Award 10 Grants for 2009
October 01, 2009
Ten Yukoners are recipients of this year’s post-secondary health and medical education bursaries
Changes Announced to 2009 Seasonal Flu Vaccination Program
September 28, 2009
Yukon will join several other jurisdictions in providing a focused seasonal flu vaccination before launching an intensive public H1N1 vaccination program
Health and Social Services Minister Glenn Hart Comments on Swift River Lodge Closure
September 17, 2009
Yukoners and visitors to Yukon expect the food and water they consume in restaurants, lodges and other facilities to be safe
Stronger Protection of Personal Health Information is in the Works
September 14, 2009
The Yukon government is developing a personal health information act
Yukoners to be Informed of the Smoke-free Places Act and Regulation
September 10, 2009
A campaign informing Yukoners of their responsibilities under the new Smoke-free Places Act and Regulation will begin
Second Annual Day Without Injury Challenge Set for September 8
September 08, 2009
Yukon’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Brendan Hanley, is again issuing a personal challenge to all Yukoners to make September 8 a day with no injuries
Updated H1N1 Influenza Advice for Yukon Schools
September 01, 2009
School principals and administrators from across Yukon received updated H1N1 influenza information about infection prevention, vaccination, cleaning protocols and how to report absenteeism
Yukon Foster Parents to Receive Rate Increase
August 31, 2009
Beginning October 1, Yukon’s foster parents will see the rates they receive increase by 17 per cent for the first time in 12 years
Yukon Regulates Psychiatric Nurses Under Health Professions Act
August 25, 2009
Yukon has become the first territory to regulate psychiatric nurses
Yukoners are Reminded of Health Effects from Forest Fire Smoke
August 03, 2009
smoke from forest fires can pose a health risk to those with asthma or other respiratory conditions
Watson Lake Hospital Transfers to Yukon Hospital Corporation
July 30, 2009
Yukon Hospital Corporation will assume responsibility for the Watson Lake Hospital
More Cases of H1N1 Flu Virus Confirmed in Yukon
July 23, 2009
two more laboratory confirmed cases of H1N1 in the territory
Funding to Determine Feasibility of Daycare for Watson Lake
July 22, 2009
$19,294 Community Development Fund grant to the Watson Lake Daycare Society
Residents Moving Into a New Unit at Copper Ridge
June 22, 2009
Continuing care residents are transitioning into the remaining 12 beds at Copper Ridge Place, Health and Social Services Minister Glenn Hart announced
Level Six Pandemic Will Not Change Yukon’s Response - MOH
June 15, 2009
Yukon residents should not view the World Health Organization’s elevation of its pandemic alert level to Phase 6 as an increase in the severity of the novel influenza H1N1
Smoke-Screening VI Results Are In
June 01, 2009
Yukon students in Grades 5 through 12 have once again picked the most effective tobacco education commercial from around the world
Telehomecare Project to Improve Delivery of Services in Yukon
March 27, 2009
Telehomecare project to improve the delivery of services to homecare clients
Comments Invited on Revisions to the Yukon’s Licensed Practical Nurses Regulation
May 27, 2009
Yukoners are invited to review proposed amendments to the Yukon’s Licensed Practical Nurses Regulation and to respond with written comments on the proposed changes
Health Care Review Preliminary Report Tabled
May 14, 2009
Health and Social Services Minister Glenn Hart today tabled the “What We Heard” preliminary report from the health care review steering committee
Government of Yukon Continues Funding for Journey Far Carver Program
May 12, 2009
Justice Minister Marian C. Horne, and Health and Social Services Minister Glenn Hart announced a commitment of $345,000, for each of the next three fiscal years, to help continue the Journey Far carving program
First Case of H1N1 Confirmed in Yukon
May 12, 2009
Yukon’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Brendan Hanley, confirmed today that Yukon has its first case of laboratory confirmed H1N1 Influenza
Travellers With Flu-Like Symptoms Should See Health Care Provider
April 27, 2009
Yukon residents who have recently returned from Mexico and who are experiencing flu-like symptoms should talk to their health providers
New Hospital Planned for Dawson City
April 09, 2009
Start of a process to build a new hospital in Dawson City
Oral Health Starts at Birth
April 07, 2009
Health and Social Services new promotion of its Pre-School Dental Program
PRIMA Training Workshop for Addictions Professionals
March 31, 2009
Alcohol and Drug Services is hosting a training workshop today on substance abuse and pregnancy
Flu Makes Spring Arrival in Yukon
March 30, 2009
Spring and the flu arrived just about the same time in Yukon
New Monies Support Increased Services to Children with Special Needs
March 27, 2009
Increase in funding to the Child Development Centre (CDC), pending legislative approval
Complement Filled for Yukon’s Primary Health Care Nurses
March 27, 2009
For the first time in at least 10 years Yukon government has filled every permanent primary health care nurse position in the communities
Watson Lake Hospital Management Agreement Signed
March 26, 2009
13-month management agreement that formalizes the Yukon Hospital Corporation’s participation in the management of the Watson Lake Hospital
Increased Investment for Health Care
March 18, 2009
$20 million increase to health and social programs, subject to legislative approval
Faster Medical Diagnosis with New X-Ray Technology
March 18, 2009
Teleradiology project, budgeted at $3.5 million, to provide more timely medical diagnosis for Yukoners in rural communities
HPV Study to Begin in Yukon
March 17, 2009
A study on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is set to begin in the Yukon
New Children's Receiving Home Planned
February 27, 2009
$1 million has been set aside to construct a “super green” replacement of the Children’s Receiving Home
Addictions Resource Line Will Benefit Yukon Callers
February 19, 2009
Launch of the Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service (ADIRS)
Health Care Review Steering Committee Selected
February 18, 2009
Premier Dennis Fentie and Health and Social Services Minister Glenn Hart are pleased to announce the members of the Health Care Review Steering Committee
Government to Train Front-Line Service Workers in Women-Centered Care
February 09, 2009
Nancy Poole, internationally renowned researcher and educator, will be in Whitehorse to train substance abuse workers and service providers in women-centered care
Social Assistance Recipients Now Receiving Increased Food Allowance
February 06, 2009
Social assistance recipients received an increase in their food allowance in January 2009
Government Helps Polar Games Celebrate 40 Years
February 03, 2009
Health and Social Services is helping to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Polar Games by promoting healthy eating and active living to students
Health Minister Looks to Strengthened Working Relationship on FASD Issues
January 29, 2009
Health and Social Services Minister Glenn Hart is looking forward to an improved working relationship with Health Canada after meeting with federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq at the Canada Northwest Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Partnership.
