Midwifery Symposium, Whitehorse, Yukon The Alva Foundation Safety and Costs of Midwifery Care in BC and Canada’s North Patricia Janssen, PhD Professor and Director, PHD and MSc Programs UBC School of Population and Public Health Associate Faculty, Midwifery Program and Dept of Obstetrics and Gynecology Midwifery Symposium, Whitehorse, Yukon

Hay River, Northwest Territories Hay River is the closest community to Fort Smith (3 hour drive) Women do not have access to maternity care in the community. Usually fly out to Yellowknife or Edmonton 2 or 3 weeks prior to their due date. Hay River Fort Smith