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December 5, 2022 | 16 min read

First Nations, Mi'kmaq-led research leads to cultural safety curriculum for clinicians

A research project out of the IWK offers health care providers an opportunity to learn from Indigenous Peoples about working in a health partnership and creating a culturally safe environment. To Know Better is to Do Better: Translating Indigenous Knowledge...

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Children’s Health, Innovation, People, Press Releases, Research, Women's Health

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IWK COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

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Clinic is now closed The IWK COVID-19 vaccine clinic is now closed. Immunization continues to take place in community pharmacies throughout the province: book a vaccine appointment online or call 1-833-797-7772. If you have questions about appointments, transportation, clinic locations and types of vaccines, visit the Nova Scotia Government’s COVID-19...

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When to come to the Emergency Department

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As a parent or guardian, you know your child best. IWK’s Emergency Department is always here for you. Here are some examples to help you decide if your child is in need of emergency care:

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Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

The Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Dalhousie University is located at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The psychiatry division has approximately 17 academic child and...

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Children's Health, Mental Health

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Children, Parents and Caregivers, Youth

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Bravery Bead Program

What is the bravery Bead Program? The Bravery Heart Bead Program is meant to help children, youth and families who are experiencing a serious illness to collect beads that represent...

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Children's Health

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Children, Parents and Caregivers

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January 19, 2023 | 12 min read

Mental Health and Addictions Health Promotion team advocates for alcohol warning labels

Where we live, work and play have an impact. Can I access food? Do I have a home? Is my neighborhood free from violence, vandalism, and pollution? Am I close to social supports and places where I feel included like...

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January 30, 2023 | 8 min read

Connecting with kids the key to psychometry success

Getting kids to perform the tasks they least like can be a daunting task. For psychometrists at the IWK it is all in a day’s work. “The biggest thing is establishing rapport,” says Sarah Martin. “We spend a lot of...

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Children’s Health, Health Information

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Centre for Genomics Enhanced Medicine

Because every patient is unique, life changing research is happening at the Centre for Genomics Enhanced Medicine (CGEM). As a scientific and clinical hub for inherited and acquired genetic diseases, CGEM uses genomic technologies to accurately diagnose and develop treatments...

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COVID-19 Testing

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Testing centre is now closed The IWK COVID-19 testing centre is now closed. Testing continues to be offered at various locations throughout the province. Visit www.nshealth.ca/coronavirustesting for information and booking directions. Swish & Gargle Test Children or youth 4-18 years old may be able to have the gargle test if...

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