Health & Social Services News Releases News Releases for the Government of Yukon department of Health and Social Services. Copyright © 2011, Government of Yukon http://www.hss.gov.yk.ca/news/ Public input sought on proposed health privacy legislation May 17, 2012 Government of Yukon is moving forward to provide greater protection of Yukoners' personal health information http://www.hss.gov.yk.ca/news/12-095.php 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. http://www.hss.gov.yk.ca/news/12-078.php Yukon joins national campaign to raise mental health awareness April 30, 2012 Yukon joins partners in mental health to recognize issue of mental illness across Canada http://www.hss.gov.yk.ca/news/12-077.php Medically supported detox coming to the Detox Centre at Sarah Steele Building April 24, 2012 Medical staff will support detoxication at the Sarah Steele Building http://www.hss.gov.yk.ca/news/12-073.php More beds for continuing care March 14, 2012 Money to be committed to opening more beds for extended care in Whitehorse. http://www.hss.gov.yk.ca/news/12-041.php 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 http://www.hss.gov.yk.ca/news/12-040.php Yukon to continue partnership with Rick Hansen Institute March 09, 2012 Partnership to improve quality of life for Yukoners with spinal cord injuries and mobility disabilities to continue http://www.hss.gov.yk.ca/news/12-038.php Health impact assessment planned for Keno City February 16, 2012 Consultants to look at health and social impacts of mining activity on Keno City http://www.hss.gov.yk.ca/news/12-026.php Immunization clinics scheduled for Arctic Winter Games participants and volunteers February 09, 2012 With an influx of visitors for the Arctic Winter Games, immunizations play an important role in protecting Yukoners from an outbreak. http://www.hss.gov.yk.ca/news/12-021.php Copper Ridge residents and families will have their say February 02, 2012 New family group at Copper Ridge Place offers opportunities for input http://www.hss.gov.yk.ca/news/12-012.php