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Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services on the two-year anniversary of the Supervised Consumption Site
September 29, 2023, marked the two-year anniversary of Yukon’s first Supervised Consumption Site.
Statement from the Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health on the rise of syphilis in the Yukon
The Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health issues a statement on the continued rise of syphilis in the Yukon.
Centre de Santé Constellation Health Centre moves into permanent location
Centre de Santé Constellation Health Centre moves into permanent location
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services on investigation of NGO employee
Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee issued the following statement regarding the RCMP investigation of a contracted NGO employee.
Yukoners affected by dementia can now access specialized community support with just one call
Yukoners can now get support for dementia from B.C.’s First Link® Yukon Dementia Helpline.
Whitehorse vaccine clinic moving to new location
Starting September 27, the vaccine clinic will be located at NVD Place at 4201 4th Avenue. The clinic’s new name is Whitehorse Health Centre – NVD Place.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee on National Suicide Prevention Week
Minister McPhee highlights collective efforts to foster hope and prevent suicide, signalling a hopeful path forward during National Suicide Prevention Week.
Tickets now available for the 2023 United Way Breakfast
The Yukon government will host the annual United Way Breakfast fundraiser on
Friday, October 6 at the Sternwheeler Hotel & Conference Centre.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day and Month
Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee issued the following statement in recognition of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day and Month.
Statement from Minister McPhee on International Overdose Awareness Day
Minister McPhee acknowledges the profound challenge of overdosing and charts a compassionate path forward on International Overdose Awareness Day.