Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority Provides care and services to residents of the NWT. En français : www.facebook.com/ASTNO2/

November 9-15, 2025 is National Nurse Practitioner Week and the NTHSSA would like to recognize and celebrate Nurse Pract...
11/14/2025

November 9-15, 2025 is National Nurse Practitioner Week and the NTHSSA would like to recognize and celebrate Nurse Practitioners (NPs) who fill such an important role within our health and social services system.

Nurse Practitioners have advanced clinical education and nursing experience which is essential for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Thank you for your continued efforts to improve access to healthcare and health outcomes for Northern residents.

Learn more about some of the NPs who are making a difference here:

Spotlight - Allyson Arychuk: https://loom.ly/HqJaQws
Spotlight - Erin Currie: https://loom.ly/svwxYWc
Spotlight - Betty Ann Marriot: https://loom.ly/ogl4QUE
Spotlight - Carla Skauge: https://loom.ly/n-ceC4g

On Remembrance Day, the NTHSSA joins communities across the Northwest Territories and Canada in remembering those who se...
11/11/2025

On Remembrance Day, the NTHSSA joins communities across the Northwest Territories and Canada in remembering those who served and sacrificed for our freedom. Lest we forget.

Additional supply of COVID-19 vaccines has arrived in the NWT, meaning anyone can request and receive a COVID-19 vaccine...
11/07/2025

Additional supply of COVID-19 vaccines has arrived in the NWT, meaning anyone can request and receive a COVID-19 vaccine at seasonal flu clinics throughout the territory.

Some communities will also offer additional clinic opportunities in the coming weeks to provide even more opportunities to get vaccinated.

Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are available annually throughout the fall, winter, and early spring when respiratory virus season is most active.

Learn more here: https://www.nthssa.ca/en/newsroom/covid-19-vaccines-available-all-individuals-throughout-northwest-territories

The NTHSSA would like to thank participants who attended a recent discussion called Navigating the Health and Social Ser...
11/03/2025

The NTHSSA would like to thank participants who attended a recent discussion called Navigating the Health and Social Services System that explored French language services and programs available within the NTHSSA.

Jean de Dieu Tuyishime, Strategic Lead for French Language Services at the NTHSSA, hosted the session on September 17, 2025. Participants were able to ask questions and provide feedback in-person and virtually about the quality and availability of French-language services, as well as interpretation and language facilitation offerings.

Sessions like these can help facilitate thoughtful discussion around language services and provide insight for staff to help bridge communication gaps.

Learn more about NTHSSA French Language Services here: https://www.nthssa.ca/en/services/nthssa-french-language-services

Flu clinics are being offered across the Northwest Territories to make vaccination easy and help keep communities safe. ...
10/31/2025

Flu clinics are being offered across the Northwest Territories to make vaccination easy and help keep communities safe.

COVID-19 vaccines are also available, but the current supply is limited due to a temporary cold-chain issue that caused spoilage of a shipment during transport. As a result, high-risk individuals will be prioritized until new shipments arrive.

Once additional supply is received, COVID-19 vaccines will again be offered to the general public at flu clinics and/or by appointment through your local public health clinic.

Learn more here: https://www.nthssa.ca/en/newsroom/nthssa-issues-update-covid-19-vaccines-and-reminder-flu-clinics-nwt

NTHSSA Public Administrator Dan Florizone recently hosted a meeting with Regional Wellness Council Chairs from across th...
10/31/2025

NTHSSA Public Administrator Dan Florizone recently hosted a meeting with Regional Wellness Council Chairs from across the NWT to discuss matters related to health and social services.

This meeting was held to ensure that issues that matter most to communities stay at the center of planning, as work continues to deliver health and social services programs and services that meet the needs of residents and align with the mandate of the 20th Legislative Assembly and the mandate set out by the Minister for the Public Administrator.

Learn more about this important meeting here: https://www.nthssa.ca/en/newsroom/nthssa-public-administrator-and-regional-wellness-council-chairs-issue-communique-following

Yellowknife walk-in flu clinics are now available on the lower level of Centre Square Mall. Visit during any of the foll...
10/28/2025

Yellowknife walk-in flu clinics are now available on the lower level of Centre Square Mall. Visit during any of the following times to get immunized. These clinics are open to anyone looking to get vaccinated.

To learn about flu clinic opportunities in other communities or how to book an appointment with your regional health centre, visit www.nthssa.ca/flu.

It’s Canadian Patient Safety Week!The goals of Canadian Patient Safety Week are to raise awareness about patient safety,...
10/27/2025

It’s Canadian Patient Safety Week!
The goals of Canadian Patient Safety Week are to raise awareness about patient safety, encourage open communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers, and lastly, to make sure that everyone—no matter who they are—feels safe and heard when receiving care.

This year’s theme — All Voices for Safer Care — reminds us that everyone has a role to play in making health care safer. At the NTHSSA, we’re listening, learning, and working together to strengthen safety in every part of the patient journey.

Check out our new video that highlights how teams across the Northwest Territories are keeping patients safe – www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoaUKGebjtg

Finding breast cancer early before symptoms can develop saves lives. Early detection of breast cancer can significantly ...
10/24/2025

Finding breast cancer early before symptoms can develop saves lives.

Early detection of breast cancer can significantly increase survival rates by preventing progression to advanced stages, saving the lives of countless people.

Regular screening mammography is recommended for women and non-binary people with breasts who have no symptoms and are between the ages of 45 and 74. It may also be recommended that people with risk factors have a screening mammogram every year.

Find more resources and learn about the Breast Cancer Screening Program: https://www.nthssa.ca/en/services/cancer-screening-programs/breast-cancer-screening

The NTHSSA is incredibly proud to celebrate four staff who were presented with 2024-2025 Premier’s Awards for Excellence...
10/24/2025

The NTHSSA is incredibly proud to celebrate four staff who were presented with 2024-2025 Premier’s Awards for Excellence during a special ceremony at the Legislative Assembly this week.

Community Health Representative Rena Chapple of Tulita was presented with a Premier’s Award for Individual Excellence for showing remarkable dedication to her community, creating innovative programs to support Elders, and strengthening intergenerational connections that promote healthy living.

Yellowknife-based Community Health Nurses Amy Chin and Megan Lowry both received Premier’s Awards for Team Excellence for their efforts to reimagine healthcare delivery for people experiencing homelessness in Yellowknife.

And Dr. Donald Giovanetto, an otolaryngologist with the NTHSSA, was honoured with the Dave Ramsden Career Excellence Award for advancing healthcare delivery, mentorship, and medical governance across the Northwest Territories.

Thank you, Rena, Amy, Megan, and Dr. Giovanetto, for your commitment to providing quality health and social services that are culturally-safe, collaborative, and centered around continuous improvement.

Your commitment and dedication to safe and compassionate care is an inspiration, and you are most-deserving of these awards. On behalf of the NTHSSA, thank you and congratulations!

Photo Credit 1 (Rena Chapple): Angela Gzowski
Photo Credit 2 (Amy Chin and Megan Lowry): Billy Refugia
Photo Credit 3 (Lisa Giovanetto on behalf of Dr. Donald Giovanetto): Billy Refugia

For this edition of "Before & After: Small Change, Big Impact", we are pleased to feature Yellowknife-based physiotherap...
10/22/2025

For this edition of "Before & After: Small Change, Big Impact", we are pleased to feature Yellowknife-based physiotherapist Lisa Hall. Lisa recently completed two levels of Anatomical Acupuncture with Acupuncture Canada, a certification that now enables her to include acupuncture as a possible treatment option for clients. Thank you, Lisa, for your commitment to continued education and professional development to offer the best possible care for residents of the Northwest Territories!

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