Pan-Canadian medical licensing ‘more likely than ever’
One roadblock in solving the North's healthcare staffing crisis is licensing. A national system would solve that, and Dr Katharine Smart believes it's coming.
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NWT announces Covid-19 booster rollout details
The NWT announced its rollout plan for Covid-19 booster shots, immediately opening shots to children aged five to 11 with more availability from October 1.
Aven Manor, Aven Cottages given ‘exemplary’ accreditation
Two facilities operated by Yellowknife seniors' care group Avens received accreditation "with exemplary standing" in their latest inspection.
NWT’s health authority invites public to annual meeting
Amid a continued staffing crisis, the NWT's health authority invited people to attend its annual meeting in Yellowknife on September 29. You can stream it, too.
NWT to ‘revisit issue’ of a northern treatment centre
The NWT government says it will "convene some discussions" this fall after continued calls for a fresh attempt to run a northern addictions treatment centre.
Is the NWT doing enough to combat an unprecedented syphilis crisis?
NWT syphilis rates are soaring and HIV is a concern, too. But rapid tests are stuck on the shelf, critics say, and the HIV-PrEP prophylactic is too hard to get.
We asked nurses to take us inside the NWT’s healthcare crisis
Nurses across the NWT say staffing levels in the healthcare system are now dangerously low. How does it feel to watch crises unfold from within that system?
Proposing dozens of changes, NWT recognizes liquor laws’ faults
NWT liquor laws appear set to be loosened, a move that recognizes frustration with an existing arcane system while attempting to tackle issues like bootlegging.
NWT’s syphilis outbreak still growing ‘at an alarming rate’
Every sexually active NWT resident should book a syphilis test, the territory's chief public health officer said as an outbreak showed no sign of slowing.
In a shift, NWT set to offer old booster while awaiting Omicron shot
The NWT shifted course on Covid-19 vaccination. Existing shots are set to be offered as boosters this fall as supply of new Omicron-specific shots is limited.
Get Active winter grants on offer for NWT communities
The NWT Recreation and Parks Association reopened its Get Active grant program for the winter, offering three tiers of grants for physical activities.
Gerry Cheezie selected to chair NWT’s health leadership council
Gerry Cheezie is the new chair of the NWT health authority's leadership council, a role that advocates for residents and oversees health and social services.