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Maura Donovan, MSW, RSW

Social Worker

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Maura's role on the Provincial Leadership Team is to coordinate the development of services and programs that will be offered at the IYS-NS sites. Maura is passionate about both integrated service delivery and system transformation through equity, inclusion, and first-voice...

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Integrated Youth Services Team

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Site Locations

iwkhealth.ca/iys/site-locations

Please note: No IYS-NS sites are open at this time. A few sites will be open each year, from 2024-2027. Once the site opening timeline is confirmed. we will post it here. Where will the IYS-NS sites be located? On April 10, 2024, about 150 people gathered in New Glasgow...

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Natalie Borden

Executive Lead, Transformation

Natalie Borden is Executive Lead of Clinical Transformation. Natalie is a graduate of Dalhousie University College of Pharmacy, class of 1994. She has worked in community pharmacy, private insurance, and benefits consulting in NS, NB and ON . She joined...

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Executive Leadership Team

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Family Library

The IWK Family Library is Open: Tuesdays - Fridays, 9:30am - 5:00pm (Closed Mondays) The library collection includes hundreds of books (and some videos) about medical conditions, child and youth...

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Children's Health, Infant Health and Care, Public Health and Education, Training and Learning, Women's/Adult Health

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News and Stories

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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Parking

iwkhealth.ca/patient-and-visitor-guide/parking

Changes to University Avenue public parkade access August 26–September 13, 2024 As part of the continuing construction for the new Emergency Department, there will be changes to the entrance and exit access of the University Avenue public parkade. There will be periodic parkade entry and exit lane closures, and a

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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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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...