Yellowknife (May 31, 2021) - The current temporary day shelter located at the Mine Rescue Building will be closing at end of day Monday, May 31. This shelter was opened to support vulnerable individuals in Yellowknife during the winter months.
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UPDATE, MAY 28 - After-hours emergency number for Jean Marie River: 695-3232
Residents who are currently evacuated to Fort Providence and in need of medical care should attend the Fort Providence Health Centre.
Please be aware that the Temporary Day Shelter established under the Emergency Management Act in Yellowknife will be closing on May 31.
NTHSSA extends thanks to neighbouring businesses who have supported the program for their collaboration and care over the past year.
Please be advised that NTHSSA staff have returned to the Health Centre in Fort Simpson. The temporary nursing station running out of the Nogha Enterprises office has been closed.
NTHSSA will be delivering vaccine clinics for 12-17 year olds in Yellowknife schools on Wednesday, May 19th. A letter has gone to parents to inform on process and consent requirements.
There is currently (6pm, May 12) a phone outage affecting a number of health and social services facilities or programs.
Tomorrow, Tuesday May, 11th, at 6pm we will open appointments for the following services/groups and dates:
Wednesday, May 12th:
- Pfizer (12-17 yr) for residents NOT isolating
- Pfizer (12-17 yr) for residents who ARE currently isolating
Tomorrow, Tuesday May, 11th, at 6pm we will open appointments for the following services/groups and dates:
Wednesday, May 12th:
- Pfizer (12-17 yr) for residents NOT isolating
- Pfizer (12-17 yr) for residents who ARE currently isolating
The health centre remains on emergency services only and is located in the NOGHA Enterprises Office (yellow house). To reach the health centre use the emergency services line at 695-3232.
Latest info as of May 9 at 4:55 PM:
The Fort Simpson Health Centre has lost power and will be closing effective immediately.
A temporary off-site clinic has been set up at the NOGHA Enterprises Office (yellow house).