Media Advisories
November 22, 2006
The media is invited to attend “Blueprint for the Future”, an Aboriginal Youth Career Fair hosted by the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation to be held in Yellowknife at the St. Patrick High School/Weledeh Gymnasium. Physicians, social workers, nurses and technicians will be hosting workshops throughout the day while health professionals will be available at the exhibit to answer questions students may have concerning their future.
November 16, 2006
Influenza Vaccine Available to NWT Residents
Health and Social Services Minister Floyd Roland and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Andre Corriveau will be vaccinated at the Vaccination Clinic at City Hall on November 17th at 1:30pm. Media are invited to attend.
October 30, 2006
Rick Hansen Visits the Northwest Territories
The Government of the Northwest Territories (NWT) will be announcing a financial contribution to the Rick Hansen Foundation Tuesday, October 31st.
October 18, 2006
Student Leadership Conference on Prevention of Tobacco Use
Junior High students from across the Northwest Territories (NWT) will be at Range Lake North School from October 20-22, 2006 for a conference on tobacco entitled BLAST (Building Leadership for Action in Schools Today) 2006. This unique conference focuses on prevention of tobacco use through leadership skills development.
September 26, 2006
Health Services Administration Offices in Inuvik Reopen
The public is advised that the Health Administration Services (Vital Stats) located in the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation building has reopened following yesterday’s temporary closure due to a break in.
August 21, 2006
Is this the End of the Road for Smoking?
Members of the media are invited to attend a photo opportunity with Sonny Simpson, the winner of the senior music category of the territorial Create the Smoke Free Future contest.
August 15, 2006
Smoke free art – a rewarding experience for an NWT student!
Members of the media are invited to attend a photo opportunity with Premier Joe Handley, the Minister of Health and Social Services, Michael Miltenberger, and Russell Giroux, the winner of the senior Visual Arts category of the territorial Create the Smoke Free Future contest.
June 28, 2006
Public Health Advisory / Poor Air Quality
Dr. Andre Corriveau, the Chief Medical Health Officer, has issued a health advisory regarding the poor air quality caused by forest fires in northern Alberta, Wood Buffalo National Park and Saskatchewan.
June 8, 2006
Rick Hansen Meets with the Premier and the Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities
Rick Hansen will be in Yellowknife on Monday June 12, 2006 to meet with Premier Joe Handley and the Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities, J. Michael Miltenberger.
May 31, 2006
School Recognizes Winner of Create the Smoke Free Future Contest
The Department of Health and Social Services invites members of the media to an award ceremony for one of the winners of the Create the Smoke Free Future Contest.
April 12, 2006
Winners of Drop the Pop NWT Challenge Announced
NWT schools rose to the challenge and an impressive 1,920 students made the pledge to Drop the Pop for 5 days, from March 27th-31st, 2006.
April 11, 2006
Pandemic Influenza Media Briefing
The Department of Health and Social Services, in partnership with the Public Health Agency of Canada, invites members of the media to a technical briefing on Pandemic Influenza.
February 13, 2006
The Department of Health and Social Services, in partnership with Yellowknife Health and Social Services Authority, Stanton Health Authority and Moms, Boobs and Babies, invites members of the media to a public forum on breastfeeding.
January 31, 2006
The Department of Health and Social Services, in partnership with the Northwest Territories (NWT) Medical Association and the Public Health Agency of Canada, invites members of the media to the NWT Stop TB Conference.
January 23, 2006
Community Counseling Program Graduation/Conference
The Department of Health and Social Services would like to invite members of the media to the first annual Community Counseling Program (CCP) Conference.
October 19, 2005
Northwest Territories FASD Conference
The Department of Health and Social Services invites members of the media to Northwest Territories Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Conference 2005.
Student Leadership Conference on Prevention of Tobacco Use
Junior high school students from across the Northwest Territories (NWT) will be at Range Lake North School from October 21-23, 2005 taking part in a conference on tobacco entitled Building Leadership for Action in Schools Today (BLAST) 2005. This unique conference will focus on prevention of tobacco use through leadership skills development. The conference is funded by the Government of the Northwest Territories’ department of Health and Social Services.
September 28, 2005
The Department of Health and Social Service would like to invite members of the media to Norman Wells for a Social Impact Workshop.
September 13, 2005
Get Active NWT Closing Ceremony
The Department of Health and Social Services in partnership with the departments of Education Culture and Employment; and Municipal and Community Affairs; along with the Recreation and Parks Association invite members of the media to the Get Active NWT closing ceremonies.
May 26, 2005
World No Tobacco Day Celebrations
The Honourable J. Michael Miltenberger, Minister of Health and Social Services and The Honourable Charles Dent, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment will join over 250 students from École St. Joseph School for World No Tobacco Day celebrations at the Legislative Assembly.
Disability Awareness Week – Celebrating Our Strengths
The Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities, Michael Miltenberger, invites members of the media to the start of celebrations for Disability Awareness Week with a luncheon.
May 16, 2005
Tele-Care NWT One –Year Anniversary
The Department of Health and Social Services invites media to a presentation of the Tele-Care NWT support line. The Minister of Health and Social Services, J. Michael Miltenberger along with staff from Clinidata and members of the Tele-Care NWT advisory committee will demonstrate how the system works.
January 19, 2005
Health Minister Congratulates Non-smoking Students
The Department of Health and Social Services
invites all media to a presentation for students who have accepted the
“Challenge to be Smoke Free.” The Minister of Health and Social
Services,
J. Michael Miltenberger, along with Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. André
Corriveau will congratulate students with certificates noting their
achievement.
December 16, 2004
Meningococcal C Public Health Advisory
Due to the meningococcal C outbreak primarily affecting British Columbia Lower Mainland’s gay and bisexual communities, Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. André Corriveau advises that any Northwest Territories resident who feels he/she may be at risk for the disease should be vaccinated.
December 7, 2004
Release of Report: Injury in the Northwest Territories: A Summary Report
This report highlights the extent and nature of injuries (both intentional and unintentional) in the Northwest Territories. It represents the first comprehensive profile of injuries prepared by the Department of Health and Social Services.
December 1, 2004
Disabilities Framework & Action Plan
The 2004 Disabilities Framework and Action Plan will be released on International Day of Disabled Persons; December 3, 2004, by the Honourable J. Michael Miltenberger, Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities.
Student Leadership Conference on Prevention of Tobacco Use
Junior High students from across the Northwest Territories will be at Range Lake North School from December 3 – 5, 2004 for a conference on tobacco entitled
BLAST (Building Leadership for Action in Schools Today) 2004. This unique conference focuses on prevention of tobacco use through leadership skills development.
November 30, 2004
2004 Report on Comparable Health Indicators
The 2004 Report to
Residents of the Northwest Territories on Comparable Health and Health
System Indicators has been released.
October 25, 2004
MLAs Quit Smoking and Challenge Schools
The Honourable J. Michael Miltenberger, Minister of Health and Social Services, joins Norman Yakeleya (MLA, Sahtu) and Kevin Menicoche (MLA, Nahendeh) in challenging schoolchildren in their constituencies to commit to be smoke free. Both MLAs are also taking the challenge and intend to quit smoking. This event will be held at 12 noon, October 25.
October 12, 2004
"Challenge to be Smoke Free" in Dettah
The Departments of Health and Social Services; Education Culture and Employment and the Yellowknives Dene First Nation invite all media to a joint news conference to receive information on the release of the Tobacco Education Materials for the NWT Health Curriculum and the launch of the first “Challenge to Be Smoke Free” between Kaw Tay Whee School in Dettah and K'álemě Dene School in N’dilo.
August 9, 2004
Various Ground Beef Products Sold in the NWT May Contain E.coli 0157:H7
Dr. Kami Kandola, acting Chief Medical Health Officer, is warning NWT residents that some ground beef products sold in the NWT with “best before” dates between June 15 and June 24, 2004 may contain E.coli 0157:H7 bacteria and should not be eaten.
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