The Northwest Territories does not need as many long-term care beds as initially estimated. Julie Green, minister of Health and Social Services, said in the legislative assembly Thursday that the territory will need 169 new beds by 2034. The government originally thought 435 beds would be needed. In 2015, the…
Masks or face coverings will soon be required in all health facilities and offices across the territory. The NWT health and social service authorities (HSS) began implementing a mandatory face covering policy for employees and the public at certain facilities on Monday, a press release says. The HSS aims to…
The territorial government’s Department of Health and Social Services (HSS) is now offering virtual care to make sure that health care provides can continue to address the needs of patients safely and effectively while reducing the potential spread of infection. According to an HSS advisory – the department will be…