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GNWT releases results of the 2022 NWT Patient Experience Questionnaire
January 26, 2023 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) today released the 2022 NWT Patient Experience Report, which includes feedback from inpatient and outpatient questionnaires completed between March 7, 2022 and May 16, 2022. Highlighted findings include: 59% rated overall quality of service as ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’, 21% said it was “Fair”, and 20% […]
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Extended Health Benefits What We Heard report released by GNWT
January 25, 2023 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released the What We Heard: Proposed Changes to the Extended Health Benefits (EHB) Policy report. From August 29 to November 23, 2022, the Department solicited input and feedback from the public and stakeholders on the proposed changes outlined in the discussion paper titled “Supplementary […]
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GNU: January 25 is Bell Let’s Talk Day
25 January 2023 Every year in January, Bell Let’s Talk Day encourages a nation-wide dialogue on mental health education, awareness, and funding. Every day is an opportunity to talk about mental health, support friends and family, and create spaces where people can feel safe, respected, and heard. You are not alone and there is support […]
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Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Gjoa Haven
23 January 2023 The Department of Health advises residents of Gjoa Haven that the boil water advisory is lifted. ### Media Contact: Victoria Morgan Communications Specialist Department of Health 867-975-5949 vmorgan2@gov.nu.ca NT5
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COVID-19 hotline cost $2.7 million, received over 12,000 calls: GN – Nunatsiaq News
Jan 23, 2023 Hotline set to close on Jan. 31 but government website still provides coronavirus information The Government of Nunavut’s COVID-19 hotline — which will be shut down on Jan. 31 — has received 12,015 calls in its roughly three years of operation, according to the Department of Health. The hotline was launched in […]
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Statement on the Substance Use Health Emergency from Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee
20/01/2023 Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee has issued the following statement: “One year ago, in response to an unacceptable increase in opioid-related deaths and substance use-related harms in the territory, the Government of Yukon declared a Substance Use Health Emergency (SUHE). This declaration was a commitment to respond and a call to […]
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COVID-19 Hotline closing on January 31, 2023
19 January 2023 The Government of Nunavut’s COVID-19 hotline will no longer be available beginning January 31, 2023. After January 31, 2023, if you have questions about COVID-19 or eligibility for treatment of COVID-19, please visit the Government of Nunavut’s COVID-19 webpage or contact your local health centre or public health unit. As a reminder, […]
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Iqaluit Public Health — Baby Drop-in Clinic
18 January 2023 The baby drop-in clinic is now available at Iqaluit Public Health, Building 1091, every Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. The clinics are walk-in only, no appointments necessary. The baby drop-in clinic program is a joint initiative delivered by the Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program and Iqaluit Public Health. This program is for […]
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You’re stronger than your cravings,’ says Kimmirut health centre worker – Nunavut News
January 19, 2023 As we embark on National Non-Smoking Week, Jan. 16-22, Jenn Corcoran, a clerk/ interpreter at the Kimmirut health centre, knows the taste of success. She gave up cigarettes six months ago now, for financial reasons. “What pushed me to stop was mostly the price but after having stopped smoking, it’s made such […]
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Fox tests positive for rabies in Resolute Bay
17 January 2023 The Department of Health is advising residents of Resolute Bay that the fox that attacked the domestic dog in the community on January 8, 2023, has tested positive for rabies. The dog is currently under confinement. There was another fox attack on a dog on January 14, 2023, in the community and the […]
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