Yukon Hospitals

12/05/2025

Whitehorse 2026 Arctic Winter Games official mascot Michael Jay the Fox stopped by Whitehorse General Hospital today. Michael Jay spent time visiting patients and staff, getting everyone hyped for the games and spreading smiles. Thank you to everyone who helped make today’s visit special!

12/04/2025

Shout out to the Melodic Ringers handbell choir for spreading some holiday cheer at Whitehorse General Hospital yesterday!

The choir, made up of Whistle Bend Place residents, sang all the Christmas classics, like “Jingle Bells” and “O Come, All Ye Faithful.” Turn up your volume to hear a bit of their rendition of “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.”

11/28/2025

Reminder about visiting family and loved ones.

Being able to visit family or loved ones during their hospital stay provides comfort and support.

Regular visiting hours are between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m at Whitehorse General Hospital, Dawson City Community Hospital, and Watson Lake Community Hospital. Our visitor policy helps ensure everyone's safety and well-being, and maintains a healing environment for our patients.

While we have established 'regular' visiting hours, a visit oftentimes is based on the condition, care needs, and wishes of each patient. This is why ability to visit, length of visit or frequency of visits may change from one day to the next.

We encourage friends and family to check with your health care team about what times are best, and if you have questions about coming to hospital.

11/25/2025

🆕 A NEW WAY TO HEAR FROM OUR PATIENTS! With the press of a button, let us know if you’re ‘Happy or Not’ with your wait time.

We're excited to announce the launch of a new way to provide instant feedback on your experience in Whitehorse General Hospital's lab — where you come for bloodwork and other lab tests.

📍 What’s Happening?
We're piloting a real-time, anonymous feedback tool to better understand patient experiences and improve care.

📊 Why It Matters:
• We track wait times and turnaround times, but numbers alone don’t tell the full story.
• We need to hear directly from YOU — our patients.

📈 The Numbers:
• The outpatient lab sees approximately 3,000 patient visits a month
• The outpatient lab has a wait time target of 30 minutes or less for walk in services
• The average wait time in October 2025 was 37 minutes
o 16% waited over an hour
o 36% waited 30-60 minutes
o 40% waited less than 30 minutes

👍 How It Helps:
• Instant, anonymous feedback with the press of a button
• Helps us continuously monitor and improve the patient experience

Let your voice be heard — one button press at a time! 💬

11/22/2025

11/12/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Adam Sherrard for being selected as Yukon Family Physician of the Year!

Dr. Sherrard is an exceptional delegate Chief of Medical Staff at Dawson City Community Hospital, and family physician focused on the health and well-being of the community and entire territory.

This acknowledgement from Yukon's medical community is well-deserved. On behalf of so many people across the territory, thank you, Adam, for all you do! ❤️🙌

(Pictured here with Dr. Lindsey Campbell, delegate Chief of Medical Staff, Watson Lake Community Hospital)

11/08/2025

The Yukon hospital crew from Whitehorse, Dawson City & Watson Lake are ready to welcome the circumpolar regions of the world to Whitehorse 2026 Arctic Winter Games. Proud to care for and show support to our territory!

11/04/2025

⭐️ Meet Natasha Churchill, RN at ⭐️

How did she end up nursing in the Klondike? After a short stint on contract, she and a nurse colleague made a wish on a wishbone that they would end up working in the community on a more permanent basis – and the rest they say is history.

Natasha started her nursing career in Nova Scotia with a couple of stops in northern Manitoba and northern BC. She worked in other parts of the Yukon before landing in Dawson City.

At the community hospital, Natasha provides emergency and inpatient care as part of a team that includes nurses, physicians, combined X-ray and lab techs, admitting and discharge and others. “I like the small-town feel. You really get to know your team. Everybody works really well together,” she says noting the special character of the community and the hospital.

“[As a nurse in Dawson City] we also work in a broader scope than some RNs might elsewhere. For example, we do X-rays after hours and handle our own blood work.”

Not only does the team care for and come to know residents, but the community’s unique position as a northern destination for travellers from around the world also means the team treats a wide variety of patients with unexpected medical needs.

Her advice for someone considering nursing as a career? “There's a lot of opportunities in nursing. Try different ones and find what you like.”

11/03/2025

If you have ever had an X-ray, CT, MRI or Mammogram, you have been in the care of a . 🩻❤️

This week, we proudly celebrate our team of MRTs (pictured here at Whitehorse General Hospital with the CT scanner) and their exceptional skill and dedication in caring for Yukoners! 🙌

These highly-trained professionals play an essential role in healthcare, performing advanced imaging to help diagnose and guide treatments.

With their expertise in cutting-edge technology, commitment to compassionate patient care, and close collaboration with physicians and healthcare teams, our MRTs ensure every patient receives the right care, at the right time.

Whether you’re interested in learning more about the profession, want to know what to expect from a visit to an , or even want to become an MRT yourself, you can visit the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists @ www.camrt.ca

Are you an MRT interested in a Yukon adventure? Visit www.yukonhospitals.ca ⬅️

11/01/2025

On to Game 7, and keeping the energy going. Thanks to Erie Shores HealthCare for the shout out to the Northern vibes!