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Français What is Newborn Screening? Newborn screening involves routine tests recommended for all babies. Between 24-48 hours of life a few drops of blood are collected from a baby’s heel and spotted on a special piece of absorbent paper called a blotter. The blotters are tested for 28 serious but...

Continuing the Incredible Legacy of the IWK Auxiliary — An 80-Year-Long Love Story In 1946, a remarkable group of women who had valiantly raised funds to build spitfires during World War II, turned this trailblazing spirit toward supporting the IWK Children’s Hospital, as it was then known. This moment marked...

Français Maritime Newborn Screening currently screens for 28 severe but treatable conditions. The following table shows the date that screening began for each condition. Information sheets for each condition are found below. Condition/ Event Screening Start Date Phenylketonuria (PKU) 1972 Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) 1977 Medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MCADD)...

Looking for ways to support your child at home and in everyday routines? Our Virtual Autism Education Series continues this spring with free online sessions for parents and caregivers. These sessions share simple, supportive tips from health-care professionals that you can use in daily life. Want to learn more about...

Maritime Newborn Screening Manual This is a comprehensive guide intended to be used by hospitals and health care providers that submit or receive results from Maritime Newborn Screening. This manual contains information on sample collection procedures, including recommendations on timing, frequency, and tips for collecting satisfactory samples. Access the Maritime...