Stanton Territorial Hospital

In partnership with Yellowknife Public Health
153
People reached
122
Wellness supplies accessed
67
Lifesaving naloxone kits dispensed
7
HIV self-test kits accessed to ‘know your status'
80
Sexual health items provided
18
Supplies accessed to reduce harm
"By making essential health and personal care items accessible, Healthbox empowers people to take control of their health in a way that is relevant to their medical and social circumstances. This reflects core values of equity, accessibility, and patient-centered care."
Andrea Donovan Director of Outpatient, Specialty and Support Services
"The Healthbox helps reduce stigma and financial barriers that often stop people from accessing basic health supports. It gives folks a way to take care of themselves without fear of judgment or cost getting in the way."
Crystal Walsh Manager of Mental Health Services
LAUNCHED:
March 5, 2026
Stanton Territorial Hospital
548 Byrne Rd., Yellowknife Northwest Territories X1A 0H1 1-867-767–9300 ext. 46806 https://www.nthssa.ca/en/public-health-services-yellowknife-region

Our Community, Our Healthbox

Our Community, Our Healthbox

The Healthbox is <span class="text-color-beige1">located in Stanton’s main lobby,</span> ensuring patients, visitors, and staff can easily see and access it without extra navigation.

Stanton Hospital has always been more than a place for care — it’s a safe, welcoming space for the whole community. Adding a Healthbox builds on that role by offering people easy access to resources that support health and wellbeing.

In Yellowknife, where access to services can sometimes be limited, the Healthbox helps bridge gaps.

It provides free, stigma-free access to items people may not feel comfortable asking for elsewhere, making care more accessible to everyone.

Hospitals are essential community pillars, providing not only medical care but also guidance, support, and a sense of security.

They play a critical role in promoting health, addressing urgent needs, and connecting people to resources that help them live safer, healthier lives.

The Healthbox reflects Stanton Hospital’s commitment to meeting the community’s evolving needs.

Just as it has for decades, the hospital continues to adapt, ensuring people in Yellowknife have the resources they need to stay healthy, safe, and connected.

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