YHC - Board of Trustees Name New CEO - June 28, 2012
WHITEHORSE - The Board of Trustees of the Yukon Hospital Corporation announced today that Jason C. Bilsky has been hired as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Yukon Hospital Corporation, effective October 9, 2012.
YHC - PIPSC Ratify Agreement - February 29, 2012
WHITEHORSE -The Yukon Hospital Corporation (YHC) and the Professional Institute of Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) are pleased to announce that a three-year collective agreement has been ratified.
Shoppers "Tree of Life" - Dec. 23, 2011
WHITEHORSE - Shoppers Drug Mart has awarded $14,088 to Karen's Fund for Yukoners diagnosed with breast cancer as part of its annual "Tree of Life" campaign.
YHC Named One of Canada's Top 100 Employers - Oct. 12, 2011
WHITEHORSE - The Yukon Hospital Corporation has been selected from over 2,000 companies and organizations as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2012.
Whitehorse General Hospital Recieves Accreditation - July 4, 2011
WHITEHORSE - The Whitehorse General Hospital (WGH) has received its three-year Accreditation with Condition from Accreditation Canada.
Emergency Department Increases Capacity- June 29, 2011
WHITEHORSE - Effective Monday, the Emergency Department at the Whitehorse General Hospital has increased its capacity announced Minister Glenn Hart and Yukon Hospital Corporation CEO Joe MacGillivray.
Crocus Ridge Residence Open - April 28, 2011
WHITEHORSE – The construction of the new staff residence on Hospital Road has been completed announced the Hospital Corporation’s Board Chair Craig Tuton and CEO Joe MacGillivray.
Future growth sparks need for health care services master plan - February 14, 2011 WHITEHORSE—A new joint venture that could see significant changes to the way the Whitehorse General Hospital (WGH) campus looks and functions was announced by Yukon Health and Social Services Minister Glenn Hart and Yukon Hospital Corporation Board chair Craig Tuton today.
Watson Lake Contract Awarded - February 10, 2011
WATSON - The Yukon Hospital Corporation has contracted with the Whitehorse branch of Dowland Contracting Ltd. for the construction of the new Watson Lake Hospital and Health Services Facility. This contract has a value of $17,194,000.
Union - Hospital Ratify New Agreement - February 3, 2011
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Hospital Corporation and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), bargaining agent for the Yukon Employees' Union (YEU), are pleased to announce that a four-year collective agreement has been ratified.
Community Health Centres enter digital age - February 3, 2011
WHITEHORSE—Every community health centre in Yukon is now wired for computed radiology.
Thomson Phase One Begins - November 5, 2010
WHITEHORSE – A BC firm has been awarded the phase one construction contract which will enable the Thomson Centre to re-open for continuing care services.
Dawson Hospital Contract Awarded - November 5, 2010
DAWSON – The Yukon Hospital Corporation recently announced that the Whitehorse branch of Dowland Contracting Ltd. was the successful bidder for the Dawson City facility. Their tender had a cost of just over $22 million.
Whitehorse Hospital Top 100 - October 15, 2010
WHITEHORSE – Whitehorse General Hospital - and the Yukon Hospital Corporation - have been selected from among 2,750 companies and organizations as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2011.
Work Begins in Watson Lake - July 14, 2010
WATSON LAKE – Yukon Hospital Corporation (YHC) Board of Trustees Chair Craig Tuton announced the start of construction on the existing framework for the hospital and health services facility in Watson Lake.
Cancer Care Navigator - June 30, 2010
WHITEHORSE – Health and Social Services Minister Glenn Hart and Yukon Hospital Corporation (YHC) Board of Trustees chair Craig Tuton today announced they will partner to continue the Cancer Care Navigator program out of Whitehorse General Hospital.
Dawson City Work Begins - June 23, 2010
DAWSON CITY – Health and Social Services Minister Glenn Hart, Yukon Hospital Corporation (YHC) Board of Trustees, Chair Craig Tuton, and Klondike MLA Steve Nordick today hefted a few shovels of dirt to mark the start of construction on the new hospital and health services facility in Dawson City.
Watson Lake Hospital joins Hospital Corporation - April 9, 2010
WHITEHORSE – Effective April 1, 2010, history was made when the Watson Lake Hospital became part of the Yukon Hospital Corporation (YHC). This followed a 13-month management agreement with Health and Social Services.
Secure Medical Unit Opened - April 6, 2010
WHITEHORSE – Health and Social Services Minister Glenn Hart and Yukon Hospital Corporation chief executive officer Joe MacGillivray have formally opened the Secure Medical Unit at Whitehorse General Hospital.
Thomson Centre Repairs - February 18, 2010
WHITEHORSE – Two local firms, Kobayashi and Zedda Architects, and Dorward Engineering, will partner with the Vancouver-based Stantech Architects and Engineering, on the renovation work to the Thomson Centre building on Hospital Road.