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The Unforgotten tells dark history of medical system from …

WEBThe late Elder Stella Blackbird is featured in The Unforgotten, which presents her story of harvesting traditional herbs as a way of healing from the trauma suffered at …

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New report focuses on improving mental wellness for Indigenous …

WEBNew report focuses on improving mental wellness for Indigenous youth. Black Press Media Mar 8, 2024 3:20 PM Mar 8, 2024 3:23 PM. “This report is very solutions …

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Federal government to invest an additional $36 million in NWT

WEBThe governments of Canada and the NWT have signed two bilateral agreements to improve healthcare access and services in the territory. The new …

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New strategies aim to attract physicians to Hay River

WEBNew strategies are being implemented in an attempt to attract more doctors to Hay River. The strategies were outlined at a Nov. 7 public forum hosted by the Hay …

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Sport and physical activity alone can’t tackle health inequities in

WEBOrganized sport is often positioned as a remedy for the many health issues that Indigenous Peoples face. While there are many benefits to sports participation, …

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How experts expect artificial intelligence to advance health care in

WEBThe rise of new technologies has thrust artificial intelligence into the spotlight throughout 2023 and health care is no exception. An electrophysiologist performs a …

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Healthcare AI: The potential and pitfalls of diagnosis by app

WEBIf health is a fundamental human right, healthcare delivery must be improved globally to achieve universal access. However, the limited number of …

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Federal government announces $7.2 million to go toward …

WEBFederal Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Carolyn Bennett, left, and Gwen Akearok, executive and scientific director of the Qaujigiartiit Health Research …

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Racism partly to blame for unequal health care provided to …

WEBRacism and the lack of primary care providers mean off-reserve First Nations, Metis and Inuit women and girls have poorer health overall compared to their …

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Some health services will be moved to old Stanton hospital in …

WEBThe Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is set to transition operations to the old Stanton Hospital, the Liwegoati building, in early …

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Person-centred health care means ensuring that affected …

WEBThe Qikiqtani General Hospital is shown in Iqaluit on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022. Health systems should be structured to support processes that are person …

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The health of char impacts the health of the Arctic

WEBEric Hitkolok explains his three year study into the various aspects of char health in Kugluktuk.

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Big dreams and high demands: The mental health challenges of …

WEBElite sport poses several unique pressures that can impact athletes’ mental health. Demanding travel schedules and intense competition pressures can lead to …

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Federal government announces $24 million for new Yellowknife …

WEBThe federal government is investing just over $24 million in the new wellness and recovery centre in Yellowknife, Member of Parliament Michael McLeod and NWT …

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Arctic Bay celebrates new health centre

WEBArctic Bay welcomed dignitaries with great fanfare Sept. 11 for the official opening of the hamlet's new health centre. Minister of Health George Hickes, Minister …

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Flooding causes Yellowknife Primary Care Centre to close

WEBThe Yellowknife Primary Care Centre has been shut due to what it says was flooding that occurred on Friday. The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services …

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New public administrator named for Hay River health authority

WEBBrian Willows is the new public administrator for the Hay River Health and Social Services Authority. Paul Bickford/NNSL photo. The change was announced on …

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GNWT boasts 79 per cent reduction in mental wellness …

WEBCarly Straker, left, manager of mental health and addictions, quality and integration with the Department of Health and Social Services; and Danielle Impey, …

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GNWT cabinet portfolios announced

WEBScreenshot courtesy of GNWT. Cabinet portfolios for the new GNWT have been revealed. A press release was published shortly after lunch on Dec. 12. “Our new …

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