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Statement from Minister McPhee on Sexual Health Week
This Sexual Health Week, Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee highlights the importance of accessible and inclusive sexual health education and services in the Yukon.
Statement from Minister McPhee on World Cancer Day
Today is World Cancer Day. Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee acknowledges the many impacts of cancer and support services available.
Government of Yukon invests $2.3 million in Planet Youth pilot project to address youth substance use
Applications from Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation as well as from a coalition between the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun, Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation and Selkirk First Nation are approved for funding.
Statement from Minister McPhee on Blue Monday and mental health supports
Facing Blue Monday? The Yukon government provides mental health tools, resources and support.
Statement from Minister McPhee on Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
During Alzheimer's Awareness Month learn about the resources available to Yukoners.
Government of Yukon launches new health cards
Over the next year, eligible Yukoners will be issued new health cards with updated, more secure features.
Government of Yukon and the Council of Yukon First Nations announce collaborative community health and wellness planning
Collaborative health and wellness planning begins across Yukon communities, focusing on locally driven priorities to improve long-term health outcomes.
Joint statement from Minister McPhee and Chief Coroner Heather Jones on efforts to regulate social work
Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee and Chief Coroner Heather Jones have issued a statement on efforts to regulate social work.
Government of Yukon addresses Health Human Resources challenges
Yukon’s Health Human Resources strategy marks a year of progress in strengthening the health and social services workforce.
Government of Yukon’s Continuing Care Division achieves accreditation with commendation from national body
Continuing Care has been accredited with commendation by Accreditation Canada, highlighting our commitment to high-quality, person-centred care.