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October 25, 2023 | 18 min read

Melbourne-based clinical nurse educator visits IWK Health to explore trauma-informed care practices

(Kelly Light with Maxine Bernard, photo submitted) Kelly Light is a clinical nurse educator from the Royal Children’s Hospital of Melbourne, Australia. She recently visited the IWK to learn from the Trauma Informed Care team for a research project within...

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News and Stories

October 25, 2023 | 2 min read

Temporary closure: Uni. Ave. Women's Building driveway entrance

Tomorrow morning, Oct. 26, the Women's Building driveway entrance on University Ave. will be temporarily closed for construction. During the closure, you can still get to the Women's Building entrance from the Robie Street driveway entrance. If you are travelling...

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Driveway closer: Uni. Ave. Women's Building

Patient Education Resources

Transition from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare: Medication and Health Insurance

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All Patient Education Resources - (Pamphlet, Brochure, Handout, Guide)

Date: October 25, 2023

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Video Series: Supporting Families through the Clubfoot Treatment Process

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This is a 6-part video series created to support families who have received a Clubfoot diagnosis. Each section in the series addresses different information for families. With separate videos, we hope to make it easier for those watching to go back through and rewatch what you find most helpful and...

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How old do I need to be to apply to volunteer at the IWK? Applicants to our core program must be at least 18 years of age and finished high school. Applicants to our summer program (July & August) must be at least 16 years of age by June 30th...

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Ectopic Pregnancy: A Patient Guide

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All Patient Education Resources - (Pamphlet, Brochure, Handout, Guide)

Date: October 26, 2023

Clinic, Program or Service

Maritime Medical Genetics Service (MMGS)

Our team of Medical Geneticists, Genetic Counsellors, Nurses, Dietitian, and Administrative staff provides genetic services to people in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. How we help Your...

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Children's Health, Infant Health and Care

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Children, Health Professionals, Newborns, Parents and Caregivers, Women/Adult, Youth

News and Stories

October 27, 2023 | 9 min read

Orthopaedic Nurses support families through clubfoot treatment

(pictured Karen Bartlett and Amanda Grace, photo by Ryan Wilson IWK) “It is incredibly satisfying and motivating to watch a toddler, who was once a baby with clubfoot, run down our hallway with a big grin on their face,” says...

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Children’s Health

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Accessibility Plan

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Three years ago, Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health released our first joint Accessibility Plan. It marked an important commitment — not just to meet legislative requirements, but to meaningfully advance accessibility across our health system. Today we pause to reflect. We have made progress. We have strengthened awareness, clarified...

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October 31, 2023 | 7 min read

IWK Rheumatology helps families with the cost of pain relief solutions

(Andrea Weagle and James Gouthro, photo by Ryan Wilson IWK) A resource cupboard set up in the IWK Rheumatology Clinic is helping families access pain relief solutions that may be financially out of reach. Established in collaboration with Cassie and...

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Children’s Health