Fuel the Care
We’re very fortunate in Nova Scotia, and Canada, to have publicly-funded health care. This means that many of us will leave the hospital without a single bill to pay (aside from things MSI doesn’t cover, such as private rooms). Of course, visiting the hospital still comes with costs, especially if you’re travelling to IWK Health from farther away. Things like gas, parking, and lost wages can still make a hospital stay financially-challenging. In a case like this, Fuel the Care can help.
Fuel the Care is a program offered by Irving Oil that provides free fuel gift cards to parents who must frequently travel to provide their children with urgent medical care. To see if you qualify for assistance from Fuel the Care, contact us at 902-470-8076.
Social Work
Medical social workers are an integral part of the therapeutic team. Social workers work collaboratively within the context of interprofessional teams across all programs at IWK Health including medical and mental health services within the Halifax area, Waterville and Youth Justice sites. Social workers at the IWK are dedicated to improving the physical health, mental health and well-being of individuals and families through:
- constructive solutions
- effective support
- informed advocacy
- social justice
Spiritual Care
The IWK has a Place of Prayer and Meditation located on the main floor of the Children's building just off the University Avenue entrance lobby. This sacred space has two sections: A Muslim prayer room and a Chapel/Meditation space.