Media Room
This section is designed to help reporters find information and resources they need, and to learn more about health and social services in the NWT.
Chronological listing of news releases issued by the Department.
Media Advisories (November 22, 2006)
Chronological listing of media advisories issued by the Department.
HSS Ministers' Speeches and Statements
Chronological listing of HSS Ministers' speeches and statements.
Information on who to contact for inquiries directed to the Minister's Office, the Department or HSS Authorities.
Transcript of proceedings in the Legislative Assembly.
Biography of the Minister of Health and Social Services plus a description of the Department and Authorities, and organization charts showing the relationship between various agencies of the HSS system.
Information on latest additions to the Department's public website.
Newsletters, brochures/information sheets and reports with statistical information specific to health and social conditions can be found within this section. Listed below are the five most recent reports:
- Healthy Foods in Facilities
(October 2006) - NWT Health and Social Services Action Plan 2006-2010
(August 2006) - Access to Health Care and Addressing Wait Times in the NWT
(June 2006) - Northwest Territories Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect-2003 (NWTIS-2003)
(June 2006) - NWT Early Childhood Development Report For 2004/05
(April 2006)
Click here to access all online reports or other publications.
Provides information on various programs and services offered by the HSS system.
The Department is working with HSS Authorities and key stakeholders to implement a number of initiatives. Some initiatives focus on improving the HSS system while other initiatives are territorial in nature, involving more than one GNWT Department.
This section provides information on current legislation that is being administered by the Department and new legislative initiatives that focus on improving health and social services.
Access to Information and Protection of Privacy (ATIPP)
The Department would like to know how we are performing in media relations. Please take a moment to fill out the online poll so that we can try to improve our services.
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If you are a reporter with a question for a story, or with comments about how the Media Room section could serve you better, contact:
Communications, Manager
Department of Health and Social Services
Phone: (867) 920-8927
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Last Updated: November 22, 2006 |
