I was just told that I have gestational diabetes. Should I be worried? Gestational diabetes occurs in about 9% of pregnancies in Nova Scotia and higher in certain populations. It is a condition that happens in some women during pregnancy. You can be diagnosed with gestational diabetes and have a...

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September 20, 2023 | 10 min read

Scholarships awarded to Maritime students from IWK Health Research

The future is bright for three outstanding grade 12 students recognized by Research Services at IWK Health. Applications for the IWK Future Health Research and Innovation Scholarship program were received from students who have demonstrated an early interest in health-related...

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Scholarships awarded to Maritime students from IWK Health Research

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Tuesday,
February 6, 2024
@ 6:00pm to 7:30pm

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You're in Charge workshop: Part 2

Are you between the ages of 13 and 15 and have arthritis, chronic pain, a previous cancer diagnosis, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, or any ongoing health issues? Will you need to...

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Virtual Event, Workshops

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Parents and Caregivers, Youth

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The Baby-Friendly Initiative

iwkhealth.ca/infant-health-and-care/infant-feeding/baby-friendly-initiative

The Baby Friendly Initiative is a global program of UNICEF and the World Health Organization which works with health services to improve practice so that parents are enabled and supported to make informed choices about how they feed and care for their babies. IWK Health holds BFI designation as the...

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Pediatric Resources for Home Health Professionals

iwkhealth.ca/health-professionals/pediatric-resources-home-health-professionals

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Infection Prevention and Control Services

The Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) program at IWK Health works with IWK team members, patients, families, and visitors to protect them from acquiring a hospital-associated infection. How we help...

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Children's Health, Emergency Care, Infant Health and Care, Public Health and Education, Women's/Adult Health

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Children, Newborns, Women/Adult, Youth

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First Foods and More

iwkhealth.ca/infant-health-and-care/infant-feeding/first-foods-and-more

The World Health Organization ( WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding from birth to six months of age and continued breastfeeding, with appropriate complementary foods, for up to two years or beyond. Breastfeeding can provide all of an infant's energy needs up to six months of age; no other foods or liquid...

Documents and Reports

Communicating with Children & Youth with Neuro-Developmental Delay

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