(Yellowknife, September 1, 2023) – NWT residents are being advised to expect limited services at the time of Yellowknife re-entry as the health and social services system ramps-up services.
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August 31, 2023
Public Notice
August 24, 2023
Public Notice
(Yellowknife, August 24, 2023) – The NTHSSA has launched the Wildfire Health Services Updates Webpage to provide current information on what services and supports are available to evacuees.
August 20, 2023
Public Notice
For the latest and up-to-date information, visit the Wildfire Health Services Updates page.
August 19, 2023
Public Notice
UPDATED: August 20 to include more details on how and when you can reach the BC Family Support Line
August 15, 2023
Public Notice
(Yellowknife, August 15, 2023) – The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority is providing notice to residents about adjustments to services in response to ongoing wildfire activity.
August 15, 2023
Public Notice
(Yellowknife, August 15, 2023) – The following information is for residents of evacuated NWT communities who have travelled to Yellowknife, other NWT communities, Alberta, or elsewhere.
Health services in Yellowknife
August 14, 2023
Public Notice
(Fort Smith, August 14, 2023) – Effective immediately the Fort Smith Health Centre will begin ramp down of services towards closure as community evacuation by air continues. This closure will be in place until further notice.
August 13, 2023
Public Notice
(Fort Smith, August 13, 2023) – With a change in approach for Fort Smith from an evacuation order to shelter in place for remaining residents, the Fort Smith Health Centre will remain open for limited emergency services.
August 13, 2023
Public Notice
(Yellowknife, August 13, 2023) – The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority is advising residents in Yellowknife that service levels may be reduced to support evacuation response efforts related to the Hay River and Fort Smith evacuation orders.
August 12, 2023
Public Notice
(Fort Smith, 6 pm, August 12, 2023) – Effective August 13, 2023, at 3:00 pm the Fort Smith Health Centre will close for services in response to the evacuation order issued by the Town of Fort Smith.