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News and Stories

December 20, 2023 | 36 min read

‘A human right’: Introduction of Smudging at IWK helps create more equitable access to health care

(By Kristen Lipscombe) For IWK Health’s Indigenous Health Consultant Courtney Pennell and her fellow community members, the ability to carry out traditional ceremonies such as Smudging in a hospital environment is “a human right.” “It is a human right and...

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Tobacco leaves sit loose in the bowl of a scallop shell which sits upon a three-legged stand. A braid of sweet grass is perched atop one side of the shell and a leather bound feather lays beside it.

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Virtual Career Fair

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Virtual Career Fair The Virtual Career Fair lets young students know about a range of healthcare careers in the words of Nova Scotians who work in those jobs who identify as Black, African Nova Scotian, Indigenous or a Person of Colour. The healthcare providers were asked about such things as...

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Medical, Surgical and Neurosciences Unit (MSNU)

The staff of the Medical, Surgical, and Neurosciences Unit (MSNU) helps by caring for patients and families with a variety of conditions and needs, including General Surgery, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology...

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Children's Health, Infant Health and Care, Surgery

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Children, Newborns, Youth

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Burns, Cancer

News and Stories

November 27, 2023 | 13 min read

Nurse Practitioners bolster IWK hematology/oncology team

Amanda Bettle, Mary Stuart, Ashley Mowatt, photo by Ryan Wilson IWK In the past three years the Hematology Oncology team at the IWK has expanded from one oncology Nurse Practitioner (NP) to three NPs, with two in oncology and one...

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News and Stories

November 27, 2023 | 9 min read

Meet Pediatric HAL, the world’s most advanced pediatric patient simulator

Simulation is crucial in the health care environment. Continuous learning, and deliberate practice with simulation allows health care professionals to enhance their skills and stay proficient in a controlled environment. They can practice high-risk, low occurrence events, as well as...

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Children’s Health

Simulation 'dummy' of child sits up in bed with health monitoring equipment beside it.

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Pre-Pregnancy and Fertility

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News and Stories

November 28, 2023 | 10 min read

New policy allows for more inclusive environment for students with Type 1 Diabetes.

Left to right: Josée Chiasson – teacher’s assistant, Lenka Lemelin-Lepage – teacher’s assistant, Janelle Samson-Maclean - principal, Ruby Black – 1 st grade student at École des Beaux-Marais. and insulin champion, Mélissa Bédard – resource teacher, Sophie De Jong –...

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Children’s Health, Health Information

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Patient Education Resources

Endometriosis and Chronic Pelvic Pain Clinic Workbook

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

Date: November 29, 2023

News and Stories

December 8, 2023 | 7 min read

Meet our tree lighter – Calum MacDonald

On Wednesday night, we safely gathered in the Newman Gardens and lit our 2023 Christmas tree and gardens to ring in the holiday season! We had a big help from three and a half year old Calum MacDonald who pulled...

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Patient Stories

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Complex Care Program

The aim of the Complex Care Program is to provide responsive, integrated care for children with medical complexity. The Complex Care Clinic is offered to facilitate, not disrupt, care provided...

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Children's Health

Groups:

Children, Youth

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complex care, medical complexity