A discovery by IWK researchers may not only redefine Zellweger Syndrome (ZS) but indicate how patients should be tested in future to prevent the severe infections that are characteristic of the disease. The studyrecently published in Cell Reports is the...
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June 10, 2024
| 16 min read
by Natalie Jarvis “As a young person living with major depression and anxiety, I’ve had issues accessing the mental health system in Nova Scotia – in terms of being connected to the care I want to receive,” says Stacie Smith...
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May 8, 2024
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In the world of healthcare, the transition from nursing student to professional nurse can be as exhilarating as it is daunting. Recognizing this pivotal period, the SAIL program—Strengthening, Applying, and Integrating Learning—has emerged as a safe space of support and...
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October 30, 2024
| 12 min read
photos by Ryan Wilson IWK At the height of the Covid pandemic Jean du Plessis took up sailing. The sport was ideal for someone with an obsessive need to understand how things work. To sail is to appreciate the complicated...
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June 11, 2024
| 11 min read
The launch of SmartParent in Nova Scotia means people who are pregnant will have the option of perinatal education being sent directly to their cell phones. The pilot program, available from IWK Health and Nova Scotia Health Public Health, offers...
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April 9, 2024
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By: Andrea Slaney No appointment necessary, no fees and no need to travel: the goal of Integrated Youth Services (IYS) is to connect youth and their caregivers with the right supports, at the right time, close to home. It’s a...
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September 9, 2024
| 28 min read
Today was an historic day for Maritime children and youth living with mental health and addictions. Myron and Berna Garron announced a monumental $25 million donation to the IWK — the single largest individual donation to health care in Atlantic...
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July 4, 2024
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Nora Francis has a creative eye. The eight-year-old loves to draw pictures, make crafts, and write stories. Her passion for art is clear, but the future of her sight wasn’t always so certain. Nora Francis, photo submitted “She developed a...
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June 4, 2024
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Since 2002, IWK’s Child Safety Link has worked hard to prevent unintentional injury at home, on the road, and at play. One of their initiatives of note is their comprehensive passenger safety strategy which includes training for professionals who work...
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REDCap
What is REDCap? Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) is a secure, web-based application designed to support data capture for research studies, providing an intuitive interface for validated data entry, audit trails for tracking data manipulation and export procedures, automated export procedures for seamless data downloads to common statistical packages, and...