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Procurement

IWK Health is a registered agency of the Nova Scotia Public Sector. As such, it must comply with the Nova Scotia Public Procurement Act (the “Act”), and all other related regional, national, and international trade agreements and other applicable legislation. The Act provides a framework for all public sector entities...

Patient and Visitor Guide

Comfort Promise

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We know from research and experience that one of the biggest fears for patients and families when coming to the hospital is getting needles—whether for blood draws, IV starts, or immunizations. To help make getting needles easier and less painful, we’ve adopted an evidence-based pain management program called The Comfort

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School Health Partnership

About School Health Partnership (SHP) The School Health Partnership (SHP) program helps to ensure every student with healthcare needs has equal access to a high-quality education. This program supports the...

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Primary Health

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Children, Parents and Caregivers, Students, Youth

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Forms & Requisitions

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Nominate a Condition Maritime Newborn Screening is constantly evaluating new evidence to ensure that our screening panel is up to date. Individuals and organizations are invited to nominate conditions so that they may be considered for addition to our newborn screening panel. Please complete the Condition Nomination Form and email...

News and Stories

January 10, 2025 | 3 min read

ED welcomes new grad nurses

The IWK Emergency Department is thrilled to announce that the 2024 New Graduate Nurses have completed their orientation and have successfully, fully integrated into the team. Congratulations to Hayley Soucy, Cassie Smith, Charlotte Baker, Rachael Carrol, Kiersten Boudreau, and Hailie...

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Children’s Health

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Psychiatry Consultation Services

Physicians can request Collaborative Care phone consultation or one-time assessment from an IWK child psychiatrist. To request a consultation, please call Central Referral and speak with an admin to schedule...

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Mental Health, Psychiatry

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Health Professionals

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Family Legal Health Program

The IWK Family Legal Health Program (FLHP) connects IWK Health patients and their families to our community partners who may be able to provide legal information or assistance to improve...

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Children's Health, Mental Health, Women's/Adult Health

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Children, Health Professionals, Parents and Caregivers, Women/Adult, Youth

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Financial Assistance

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Dial for Dining

For Patients Without Dietary Restrictions To order meals, dial 555 from a patient phone or 902-470-6635 from any landline or mobile device. Service is available 24/7. For Family Members and...

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Children's Health, Labour and Delivery, Women's/Adult Health

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Children, Parents and Caregivers, Team IWK, Women/Adult, Youth

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News and Stories

June 5, 2024 | 14 min read

Mobile sensing app provides a valuable bridge between patients and mental health care

Dr. Sandra Meier, photo by Ryan Wilson, IWK Researchers at IWK Health are looking at how mobile sensing technologies may be used to measure youth mental health. Through the PROSIT app clinicians are able to track daily activities which can...

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Children’s Health, Health Information, Press Releases

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Transition to Adult Care Framework

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At IWK Health, we are working to improve health outcomes during the transition from pediatric to adult care. Transition from pediatric to adult health care is defined as the purposeful, planned movement of adolescents with chronic medical conditions from child-centred to adult-oriented health care (Blum, 2002) that is supported by...