(Yellowknife – January 23, 2023) During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the NTHSSA invites those who are due for a cervical cancer screening (Pap) test to attend the clinic at the Yellowknife Primary Care Clinic on Saturday, January 28, 2023.
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The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Leadership Council is holding a board meeting that is open to the public. The public are invited to join this meeting virtually (Meeting ID 881 5975 1249, Passcode 167437) :
NTHSSA proudly congratulates Dr. David Pontin for being named one of Canada’s Family Physician of the Year for 2022 by the College of Family Physicians of Canada in early November.
(Yellowknife – December 9, 2022) Please be advised that Vital Abel will be moving to their new building on Saturday, December 10.
(Yellowknife – November 23, 2022) - On World AIDS Day (December 1st), the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is hosting a pop-up clinic in Yellowknife where individuals can get a quick STI test without an appointment.
(Yellowknife – November 22, 2022) As the NWT health and social services system continues to be impacted by staffing shortages leading to service reductions residents are being encouraged to be mindful of appointment availability and ensure they cancel any appointments they cannot
In August, Stanton Territorial Hospital and Inuvik Regional Hospital received upgrades to their endoscopy equipment. Hay River Regional Health Centre is the third site that received the new technology at the end of October.
October is Occupational Therapy Month and occupational therapists help clients resume or maintain their abilities to participate in a variety of tasks and everyday activities.
Yellowknife (October 26, 2022) – The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority will be hosting in-person and virtual events on November 2nd for any interested Grade 9 students, as part of Take Our Kids to Work Day.