Rebecca MacKay with her daughter, photo submitted In the high-stress environment of an emergency department, it's easy for patients and families to feel overwhelmed and unsure about what just happened, let alone what comes next. A research team at IWK...
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October 17, 2025
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May 28, 2024
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Canada’s first spinal robot for patient care has reached another major milestone. In an exciting leap forward, IWK Health and the QEII Health Sciences Centre have successfully performed Canada's first robotic-assisted surgery for pediatric scoliosis, marking a historic milestone in...
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September 4, 2024
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The future is bright for three outstanding high-school graduates recognized by Research Services at IWK Health. Applications for the IWK Future Health Research and Innovation Scholarship program were received from students who have demonstrated an early interest in health-related research...
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January 29, 2025
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Congratulations go out to IWK Health researchers, recipients of $13.5 million in Focus Research Investments (FRI) from Research Nova Scotia (RNS). John R. Sylliboy, Indigenous Scientific Director for the Aboriginal Children's Hurt and Healing research initiative and Chronic Pain Network...
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August 26, 2025
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The future is bright for three outstanding high school graduates recognized by Research and Innovation Advancement at IWK Health. Applications for the IWK Future Health Research and Innovation Scholarship program were received from students who have demonstrated an early interest...
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October 8, 2025
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IWK Health is proud to announce Dr. Justine Dol as the inaugural Accelerate Research Chair in Women+ Health, a new leadership role designed to provide dedicated time and resources to expand and advance IWK’s research program in women’s and gender-diverse...