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On-call pathologist for autopsy service: 902-470-8888 Inquiries from funeral homes: 902-470-8285 Fax for autopsy documents: 902-470-8989 Autopsy Service The IWK Division of Anatomical Pathology provides consulting autopsy services for fetuses (terminations of pregnancy and intrauterine fetal demise), infants, and children. Note: The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service has jurisdiction over...

R eporting of patient safety indicators may be of interest to people who receive care or will need care in hospitals and their loved ones; those who work or volunteer in hospitals; and the general public. Reports on IWK Health safety indicators and rates can be found on our strategy...

Message from the CEO I am pleased to present the Government of Nova Scotia with IWK Health's 2026-2027 French-language Services Plan. As we continue with the implementation of the IWK's Road Forward and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Reconciliation, and Accessibility (EDIRA) strategic plans, focused on our purpose to passionately pursue a...

Accreditation is an ongoing process of assessing health and social services organizations against standards of excellence to identify what’s being done well and what needs to be improved. Accreditation provides an independent, third-party assessment of the organization and is conducted every four years by Accreditation Canada. Accreditation is an important...

Guidelines for writing emails When emailing your IWK health care providers, please follow the below guidelines. In the Subject Line, clearly state your topic or type of request. Some examples are: “Appointment”; “Prescription Refill”; “Lab Results”; or “Medical Advice Needed”. In the first line of the body of the email...