YELLOWKNIFE (APRIL 20, 2026) – As part of continuing efforts to improve patient experience and effectiveness of the Medical Travel Program, the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is pleased to announce that Medical Travel Nurse Case Managers will soon be implemented in Yellowknife Primary Care, on a 2-year pilot. This pilot is being made possible by recent funding from the Department of Health and Social Services, which allows it to move into the recruitment stage.

YELLOWKNIFE (April 16, 2026) – The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) has released the 2025-2028 People Strategy on behalf of the NWT Health and Social Services System. This document was developed in partnership with stakeholders including the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), the Hay River Health and Social Services Authority (HRHSSA) and the Tłı̨chǫ Community Services Agency (TCSA).

YELLOWKNIFE (January 13, 2026) – As the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) passes the halfway point of the Public Administrator’s “52 Improvements in 52 Weeks” initiative - an internal campaign focused on small but meaningful changes across the organization - we are proud to reflect on staff-led efforts that are making a difference across the NTHSSA and throughout the territory.

YELLOWKNIFE (December 19, 2025) – As we reach the end of the calendar year, the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is proud to highlight some of the incredible health professionals providing care to residents in the NWT while also being recognized as leaders in health care across the country.

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (November 5, 2025) - The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is sharing updates that have been made to the Public Administrator (PA) Work Plan to reflect progress made during the first three-quarters of the calendar year. 

As indicated in the plan, the PA has spent much of his time during this first year getting to know the organization, understanding where the pressures are coming from and making his way across regions to meet with local leaders and residents. 

YELLOWKNIFE (July 24, 2025) - In early July, the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) implemented a temporary shift bidding system to support summer staffing of physicians at the Stanton Territorial Hospital (STH) Emergency Department (ED).

(YELLOWKNIFE (July 7, 2025) – The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is pleased to share that a new, temporary summer shift bidding system aimed at strengthening physician coverage in the Emergency Department (ED) at Stanton Territorial Hospital (STH) has been rolled out as part of overall contingency measures as previously shared.

YELLOWKNIFE (June 20, 2025) – The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) and Victoria-based INVINCIBLE group hosted a powerful presentation in Yellowknife today that highlighted the firsthand experiences of Indigenous youth in care.

The event was co-organized by Child, Family and Community Wellness and members of INVINCIBLE: Our Voices From Care, a digital storytelling project by Indigenous youth in care.

Yellowknife (May 30, 2025) – The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is proud to share the NWT- Healthcare Excellence Canada’s Cultural Safety Design Collaborative Team Report: “Honouring the Voices of Indigenous Peoples.”

(Yellowknife, Northwest Territories) May 7, 2025 – The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is announcing a new air ambulance contract with ACCESS Air Ambulance - a joint venture between Air Tindi Ltd., Advanced Medical Solutions Inc., Aklak Air Ltd., Det’on Cho Management LP, and Tłı̨chǫ Investment Corporation.