Arctic Bay, Igloolik, Kinngait, Pond Inlet and Resolute Bay health centres will experience closures, says GN
Five Qikiqtaaluk communities will have their health centres temporarily close in the new year, says the Nunavut government’s Health Department. Arctic Bay’s health centre will be closed from Jan. 4 to 10, Igloolik’s from Jan. 20 to Feb.
New building scheduled to be complete in 2024
37 people have tested positive for active TB since January 2021, another 147 with latent TB
Researchers find discriminatory practices, patients’ consent undermined
Dog put down earlier this week after showing symptoms
Movie nights, arts and crafts, and walks keep participants busy for month-long initiative
Two-day conference on housing held in Iqaluit Tuesday and Wednesday at the Aqsarniit hotel
Properties will be converted to create 21 housing units for Inuit women and children
Federal government hopes new service from Canada Revenue Agency increases awareness of organ, tissue donation
Government to provide information about TB caseloads and notify organization of community outbreaks
Health Department says it has stock available at local health centres
Christina Anowak says hospital offered van service previously, but switched to pickup truck
GN cites staff shortages, says limited services will still be provided
Inuusirvik’s grand opening set for September 2023
Eligible recipients can pick up the $250 vouchers at local co-ops
Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting; people with severe symptoms should contact doctor
Weeklong closure due to staff shortages, says GN Family Services spokesperson
Small group from community spent three days doing on-the-land activities
Jean Pudnak, from Baker Lake, is calling for a medical boarding home to be constructed in Rankin Inlet
Tauni Sheldon taken from North as a Sixties Scoop child, hopes to accompany mom for medical treatment in Montreal
Cases of respiratory virus are on the rise across Canada this year
Access to Care Awards program will provide 1 $10,000 scholarship, 5 $5,000 bursaries
Marie-Josée Houle is Canada’s first federal housing advocate, her work supported by the country’s Human Rights Commission
Lack of privacy, space affecting patient care at community’s health centre
Recent pop-up visit shows need for permanent services, village councillor says
