NORTHWEST TERRITORIES (June 30, 2026) – As community evacuations of Fort Simpson and Wrigley continue, the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) would like to inform evacuees of available health and social services supports in the designated host com
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June 29, 2026
Public Notice
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES (June 29, 2026) – The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) wishes to advise the public that effective immediately and until further notice, the Fort Simpson Health Centre is closed as the community evacuation continues.
June 18, 2026
Public Notice
INUVIK (June 18, 2026) – The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is pleased to announce the implementation of a dedicated breast screening coordinator at the Inuvik Regional Hospital (IRH), a position that will support the expansion of breast cance
June 15, 2026
Public Notice
YELLOWKNIFE (June 15, 2026) – As the 2025-2026 school year comes to an end, the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) would like to remind residents that Child and Youth Counsellors will remain available throughout the summer to support children, you
March 27, 2026
Public Notice
YELLOWKNIFE (March 27, 2026) – The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is launching the Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation (OMSC) at Stanton Territorial Hospital (STH), to help people who smoke get care while in hospital and after they leave.
March 19, 2026
Public Notice
YELLOWKNIFE (March 19, 2026) - The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority’s (NTHSSA) Yellowknife Region and Stanton Territorial Hospital will observe a half-day civic holiday on Friday, March 20, 2026 in recognition of the Yellowknives Dene Fi
January 30, 2026
Public Notice
INUVIK (January 30, 2026) – The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is expanding planning work for physician shortage contingency measures in Emergency Departments using virtual care, building on similar work already undertaken in Fort Smith, Yello
December 23, 2025
Public Notice
Northwest Territories (December 23, 2025) – The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) would like to remind residents there may be closures or changes to facility operating hours during the holiday season.
December 12, 2025
Public Notice
YELLOWKNIFE (December 15, 2025) – Across the Northwest Territories (NWT), the holiday season often means increased visits to see friends and family and sometimes that includes visiting loved ones in a hospital or long-term care facility.
December 9, 2025
Public Notice
INUVIK (December 9, 2025) – The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) understands that travelling outside of your home community for medical care can be challenging, especially for residents in smaller communities.