From Carolyn Ray, CBC News The IWK Health Centre says its mental health and addictions clinic in Dartmouth, N.S., is laying the groundwork for a new model of care for kids and teens. The site, which is the newest in...
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Research, education, and clinical care are the three essential activities of IWK Health. The Research Ethics Board (REB) serves to help members of the research community to conduct ethically-acceptable research involving humans. On this page: Introduction to the REB REB Membership REB Submission and Meeting Dates REB Submissions Requiring Delegated...
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Maritime Child Health
About Us Connecting data, research and care for Maritime children and families. We bring together researchers, clinicians, decision-makers, and patient partners from across the Maritimes to support optimal health and well-being for children and youth. Using a Learning Health System approach, we strive to advance evidence-informed care that is responsive...
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One of the ways we at IWK Health work to improve our delivery of care is by learning from the firsthand experiences of our patients and families. It’s why we encourage and welcome patients and families to give us constructive feedback. Feedback includes compliments, suggestions, concerns, and questions. We truly...
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Emergency Preparedness
The IWK Emergency Preparedness team is responsible for coordinating hospital-wide emergency response plans. The team works with hospital leaders and external partners to ensure a safe environment for our patients, families, visitors, and staff. What are emergency colour codes? Like most hospitals, IWK Health identifies emergency situations through the use
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April 23, 2026
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