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New chronic wasting disease case confirmed near Jaffray
Press Release Summary A new case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been confirmed in a white-tailed deer harvested near Jaffray in the Kootenays This is the ninth confirmed case…
Extended: Call for members for the Midwifery Board of Inquiry
Press Release The Midwifery Profession Act mandates that a Board of Inquiry (board) reviews and adjudicates on matters brought before the board regarding the practice of a registered midwife in Nunavut, such as acts or…
Department of Health Extends Congratulations to Jennifer David on her Retirement
Press Release Jan 09, 2026 The MCA Department of Health would like to congratulate our long-time receptionist, Jennifer David, on her retirement. Jennifer has served our community with dedication and…
Measles vaccinations for 2026 Arctic Winter Games
Press Release January 9, 2026 Planning to attend the 2026 Arctic Winter Games? Check your measles vaccination status. The games are in Whitehorse, Yukon, from March 8-15, 2026. Should there…
FNHMA: IHN Project – Engagement Sessions
Press Release The First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA) is pleased to share an updated schedule for the Indigenous Health Navigator (IHN) Project Engagement Sessions. Beginning in mid-January, FNHMA will…
Mission Memorial Hospital Emergency Department returns to full hours of operation
Press Release January 07, 2026 Effective 8:00 a.m. this morning, full 24/7 Emergency Department coverage has resumed in the Mission Memorial Hospital Emergency Department. To help ensure Emergency Departments are…
Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus Now Covered Across Canada
Press Release Coverage means more Canadians with diabetes can access Abbott’s sensor-based glucose technology, giving them actionable insights to manage their condition confidently,i Abbott’s latest innovation, the FreeStyle Libre 3…
Do not consume water advisory lifted for Kugaaruk
Press Release January 6, 2026 The Department of Health is advising all Kugaaruk residents that the do not consume water advisory has now been lifted. However, the boil water advisory is…
Nunavut continues to experience an increase in respiratory illnesses
Press Release January 6, 2026 The Department of Health reminds Nunavummiut that with the rise in cases and increased risk of contracting influenza, COVID-19 and other viral respiratory illnesses, it’s…
Love Yourself First Breast Screening Project Spreads Awareness, Education, and Action Across Ontario
Press Release January 6, 2026 The Love Yourself First project began in 2022 after Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Community Council Women’s Representatives recognized the disproportionately high number of Indigenous women diagnosed…
