The Health Transformation Advisory Committee announces information sessions for Shäw Kwä’ą/Health and Wellness Yukon/ Santé et mieux-être Yukon

This proposed legislation for Shäw Kwä’ą/Health and Wellness Yukon/ Santé et mieux-être marks a significant milestone, as we continue to transform to a health system that is person-centered, culturally safe, anti-racist, and responsive to the needs of all Yukoners. Engaging community members and healthcare professionals is vital as we embark on this transformative path.  These public information sessions are crucial as they provide a forum for Yukoners to learn, question, and share feedback about the formation of the Health Authority.

We are excited to have the draft Health Authority Act before the legislative assembly. Transformation will include the removal of silos and barriers, will improve health outcomes for all Yukoners, and will allow us all to build on what we are doing well and course correct on what is not working.

The Health Transformation Advisory Committee is excited to invite Yukoners to information sessions in Dawson City, Whitehorse and Watson Lake. These gatherings are an important step in informing the community about Shäw Kwä’ą/Health and Wellness/Santé et mieux-être Yukon. It builds on our conversations with Yukoners, who played a crucial role in the 'Putting People First' report, to create a system that reflects the territory and truly puts Yukoners first.

Shäw Kwä’ą/Health and Wellness/Santé et mieux-être Yukon is a rare opportunity for First Nations, the Yukon Government, health providers and all Yukoners to reimagine our health care system so that it integrates services, knocks down barriers and silos, and meets the needs of all Yukon communities. It allows us to refocus the healthcare system to put people in the middle and have the system transform to better meet their needs.

Collaboration is key to ensuring that our healthcare system meets the diverse needs of our communities. These engagement sessions are an important part of our ongoing efforts to work together for the betterment of health care in Yukon.