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Brain Tumour Clinic

The Brain Tumour Clinic provides specialized care for children and youth in the Maritimes who have a brain tumour. How we help We use an interdisciplinary team to provide treatment...

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Children's Health, Surgery

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Children, Youth

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Constitutional Molecular Requisition

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Date: August 14, 2023

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Postnatal Microarray Requisition

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News and Stories

August 20, 2024 | 12 min read

Newborns Now Screened for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Newborns across the Maritimes will now be screened for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), through a genetic test added to the Maritime Newborn Screening program. The screening, done at birth, will provide early diagnosis and access to care sooner for infants...

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LeeAnn Larocque

Acting Vice President, Clinical Care & Chief Nurse Executive

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LeeAnn Larocque is the Interim Vice President Clinical Care and Chief Nurse Executive with the IWK Leadership Team. Prior to this, she was the Executive Lead with Clinical Transformation and the Director of Children's Surgical, Emergency and Rehabilitation Services at...

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Executive Leadership Team

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August 26, 2024 | 9 min read

Advancing women’s health care: patients suffering from fibroids to benefit from state-of-the-art technology at IWK Health

New advanced technology acquired by IWK Health will offer a less invasive treatment option for patients suffering from fibroids – benign growths within the uterus composed of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue. Acessa® Laparoscopic Radiofrequency Ablation is an...

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Vitamins and Minerals

iwkhealth.ca/pregnancy/nutrition-healthy-pregnancy/healthy-eating-during-pregnancy/vitamins-and-minerals

Folic Acid Folic acid, a type of B vitamin, helps with cell production. While folate occurs naturally in some foods, folic acid is a synthetic form. Adequate folic acid decreases the risk of neural tube defects, which impacts the brain and spine development of baby. The following Health Canada link...

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Pregnancy and Parenting - NSHealth

Nova Scotia Health's pregnancy and parenting supports are tailored for the extraordinary journey of parenthood. Including prenatal care, birthing education and support during the early years of a child’s life...

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Clinical Nutrition, Infant Health and Care

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Parents and Caregivers

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Breastfeeding

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Preconception Nutrition

iwkhealth.ca/pregnancy/pre-pregnancy-resources/preconception-nutrition

Your health impacts your fertility and also influences the well-being of your children, from pregnancy and birth to their lifelong health. Eating a balanced diet and staying active is important to help parent and baby be as healthy as possible. Here are some suggestions you can take to prepare for...

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Healthy eating during pregnancy

iwkhealth.ca/pregnancy/nutrition-healthy-pregnancy/healthy-eating-during-pregnancy

Eating well is important for everyone, but especially during pregnancy. A nutritious diet can support baby's growth and development, reduce the risk of future health issues, and maintain mom/birthing parent's well-being. Diet should consist of a wide range of foods, aiming for lower fat, sugar, and salt, while focusing on...