Health

Continued bleeding of doctors at Stanton hospital to force longer waits in emergency dep’t

Health authority: 'Please rest assured that your health and safety remain the top priority. Every patient will continue to receive safe, compassionate care.'


The difficult pause between arriving at Stanton Territorial Hospital’s Emergency Department and seeing a doctor is due to get worse as the weather gets warmer. “We understand that these challenges may also mean longer wait times in the ED, and this can be frustrating,” reads a Health and Social Services…

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Rising influenza cases prompt public health advisory

Health officials say ‘it’s not too late’ to get vaccinated


Influenza activity is on the rise across the Northwest Territories, and the Chief Public Officer is reminding residents that it’s not too late to get vaccinated. “Recent data shows … increased virus levels in Yellowknife wastewater, indicating wider community transmission,” stated a public health advisory issued on Tuesday. The surge…