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Midwifery care expanded to Yukoners across the territory
The Yukon Midwifery Program now offers midwifery care to more Yukoners across the territory. Pregnant people with due dates in February 2023 or later can apply for the free program
Connective and Council of Yukon First Nations announce transition plans for Whitehorse Emergency Shelter
The Government of Yukon joined Connective and Council of Yukon First Nations today to announce transition plans for the management and operation of the shelter at 405 Alexander St.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month
Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee issued the following statement in recognition of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month.
COVID-19 booster approved and available for children ages five and over
COVID-19 boosters are now available to Yukoners who are five years of age and older.
Nihè dinch'è jì' wë̀tä̀zul Life Promotion / Suicide Prevention Week coming soon to Dawson City
Nihè dinch'è jì' wë̀tä̀zul Promotion of Life / Suicide Prevention Week in Dawson City starts today and features a series of events and activities from September 12th to 16th.
Government of Yukon announces second phase of the 2022 Mental Wellness Summit
The second phase of the Mental Wellness Summit will be held September 21 to 23 and will bring together leaders, partners and people with lived experience from across the Yukon.
The Government of Yukon and the Yukon Medical Association reach tentative agreement
The previous Memorandum of Understanding between YMA and Yukon government expired on March 31, 2022.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services and Yukon Chief Medical Officer of Health on the new bivalent COVID-19 booster
Yukoners aged 18 and older will soon have access to a Health Canada approved Moderna bivalent COVID-19 vaccine.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee on International Overdose Awareness Day
Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee has released a statement recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day.
Call for public input to inform Yukon type 1 diabetes strategy
Public input will help develop a type 1 diabetes strategy for the Yukon and identify ways to improve services and supports offered to Yukoners living with type 1 diabetes.