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31 May 2023
Arctic Bay health centre temporarily closed
The Department of Health is advising Arctic Bay residents of a temporary closure of the health centre effective immediately and until further notice...
29 May 2023
World No Tobacco Day
May 31 is World No Tobacco Day, and the Department of Health is encouraging all Nunavummiut to reduce their tobacco intake and set a goal of being...
18 July 2014
Medical Travel Guidelines for Nunavummiut
If you are scheduled for a medical travel appointment to a health facility in the south, there are a few things you need to remember so your...
22 March 2017
Residential long-term care unit in the Kitikmeot Regional Health Centre officially opened
The official opening of the renovated residential long-term care unit in the Kitikmeot Regional Health Centre took place today with a ribbon cutting...
13 February 2017
Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week
Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week is February 12-18.
10 February 2017
Food recall update: President’s Choice (PC) Organics brand baby food pouches
For a complete list of products please visit the recall warning on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency website.
07 February 2017
Food recall: President’s Choice (PC) Organics brand Apple, Blueberry and Green Pea strained baby food
All 128 mL PC Organics brand Apple, Blueberry and Green Pea strained baby food products with UPC code 0 60383 06292 7and 2017 OC 31 date should be...
22 December 2016
Take precautions against the Zika virus
The Department of Health joins the Public Health Agency of Canada in recommending that pregnant Nunavummiut and those planning a pregnancy should not...
16 December 2016
Health care services during the holidays
The Department of Health would like to advise Nunavummiut that acute health care services will continue to be available during the holidays, between...
04 November 2016
Update: Boil water advisory for Sanikiluaq
All residents of Sanikiluaq must boil their water before consumption until further notice.
04 November 2016
Boil water advisory lifted for the Hamlet of Whale Cove
The Department of Health advises residents of Whale Cove that the boil water advisory is lifted.
04 November 2016
Boil water advisory for Sanikiluaq
All residents of Sanikiluaq must boil their water before consumption until further notice.
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How do I contact Medical Travel Offices?
The medical travel policy and associated guidelines are available on the Department of Health website or by contacting the Department of Health at: Medical Travel Offices Baffin Medical Travel
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Registration Clerk X 4
Expiry Date: 16 June 2023
The Registration Clerk provides the initial on-site contact with patients, visitors and other staff of the hospital. The Clerk is part of a multi-disciplinary team with focus on providing efficient...
Nurse Practitioner
This employment opportunity is open to all applicants. The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2022...
Nurse Practitioner
This employment opportunity is open to all applicants. The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2022...
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