(Yellowknife July 31, 2023) Starting immediately, mandatory continuous masking in NWT health and social services facilities will no longer be required.
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(Fort Smith – July 29, 2023) The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is providing notice to the public about impending actions being taken out of an abundance of caution related to ongoing wildfire activity in the Fort Smith area.
(Yellowknife – June 28, 2023) The NTHSSA is advising residents that the online booking platform to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment will no longer be available after June 30, 2023 due to reduced demand and smaller volume of appointments being served.
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 or by phone:
(Yellowknife – June 19, 2023) – The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority is advising residents of service level impacts in the Yellowknife Region due to ongoing staffing challenges within the health and social services system.
The Sahtu Regional Wellness Council (RWC) serves as an advisory body to the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Leadership Council.
National Nursing Week is from May 8-14, 2023 and this year’s theme is “Our Nurses. Our Future.” Nurses are the backbone of our health and social services system, providing essential work year round to care for our residents and communities.