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What's New

Information on latest additions to the Department's public website.

News Releases (November 17, 2009)

Chronological listing of news releases issued by the Department.

Public Health Advisories

Public health advisories issued by the Department for residents of the NWT. 

Programs and Services

Information on various programs and services offered by the HSS system.

Help Lines

Various types of help lines for people who need help in coping with personal problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to commonly asked questions on Health and Social Services program areas.

Application Forms

Listing of application forms that can be printed, filled and mailed back to the Department. 

HSS Careers

Information for health care and social services professionals seeking employment opportunities and students seeking a career within the health care or social services field.

Publications

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:

  1. NWT Family Violence Action Plan: Phase II (2007-2012) - Enhancing and Expanding the System for Families Affected by Family Violence_(New)
    (November 2009)
  2. HSS Annual Report: 2007-2008
    (November 2009)
  3. A Foundation for Change - Building a Healthy Future for the NWT 2009-2012
    (November 2009)
  4. NWT Hospital Satisfaction Report
    (July 2009)
  5. Physician Services Report 2008
    (April 2009)

Click here to access all online reports or other publications.

Initiatives

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.

About the HSS System

Information about the Minister of Health and Social Services plus a description of the  Department and Authorities. Organization charts show the relationship between various agencies of the HSS system.

For more information, contact:

 

Communications, Manager

Department of Health and Social Services

Phone: (867) 920-8927

 


Last Updated: August 28, 2007

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