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Starting Wednesday, November 12, 2025 masks will be required by all patients, staff, and visitors upon entering the IWK Health facility on University Avenue. Masks must be worn in all public spaces and in all areas where patient care is provided (inpatient & ambulatory settings). Masks will be available at...

The IWK hosts a variety of learners from all professions. We work closely with educational institutions across Canada, as well as staff, managers, and program leaders within the IWK, to arrange unpaid hands-on clinical and non-clinical placements for postsecondary students from a wide range of disciplines (except medicine). We also...

Our Team Maritime Newborn Screening consists of a core team of people at the IWK who collaborate with a large network of hospitals (laboratories and clinics), healthcare providers, and specialty teams across the Maritimes. Core Team Betty-Ann O'Hearn – Administrative Assistant Pronouns: she/her Betty-Ann provides administrative support to Maritime Newborn...

You can find the referral forms attached. If you’d like more information about how to get started or what to expect, explore the sections below. Parent/Caregiver Self Referrals (before grade primary) Health Professional/Community Partner Referrals (pre school) Health Professional/Community Partner Referrals (school-age) If you have any question, please take a...

Preconception Nutrition Women with existing type 1 or type 2 diabetes should get preconception care for better blood sugar control, check for complications, review medications, and start taking folic acid. Until ready for pregnancy, reliable contraception should be used. Working with a team of diabetes experts, including a nurse educator...