Search Results

841 to 850 of Approximately 1694 Results:

Information Page

Second Trimester Bloodwork and Screening Tests

iwkhealth.ca/pregnancy/second-trimester-weeks-13-28/second-trimester-bloodwork-and-screening-tests

The second trimester bloodwork and gestational diabetes screen is completed between the 24-28th week of gestation. All pregnant individuals are encouraged to have this routine bloodwork, which includes screening for: Anemia Sexually transmitted and blood born infections Gestational diabetes Maternal blood antibodies Your care provider will provide you with a...

Patient Education Resources

Human Milk Collection, Preparation and Storage: NICU and PICU - *former title Breast Milk Collection

View Resource

Type: Patient Education Resources

Categories:

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

Date: April 17, 2023

Clinic, Program or Service

Hematology and Oncology Unit

The Hematology Oncology Clinic helps by providing specialized care for children and youth in the Maritimes who have, or may have, a blood disorder, vascular anomaly, cancer, or tumour. How...

Offered at 1 Clinic

Topics:

Children's Health, Infant Health and Care

Groups:

Children, Newborns, Youth

Tags:

Hemophilia, Sickle Cell Anemia, Thalassemia, Leukemia and Lymphoma, Cancer

News and Stories

September 12, 2024 | 23 min read

In-hospital school provides patients with a sense of structure and normalcy in their day

L-R: Julia Countway and Patricia Marchand inside one of IWK Health's classrooms. Photos by Ryan Wilson. If you were asked to name the types of patient-serving roles at IWK Health, you’d likely list nurses and physicians. Maybe you would list...

Categories:

Children’s Health, Patient Stories, People

Two women stand in a bright cheery classroom.

Information Page

Prenatal Screening

iwkhealth.ca/pregnancy/prenatal-screening

What is prenatal screening? Prenatal screening is a way for you to determine if your baby is at increased risk for a chromosome difference, such as trisomy 21 (Down syndrome). Trisomy 21 can affect anyone in any pregnancy regardless of their family history. The chance of it happening increases with...

Volunteer Opportunity

Co-operative Education Program

Co-operative Education Program The IWK supports high school students with supervised out-of-school learning opportunities, and the occasion to earn credits while assisting students in making career decisions. Placements are offered in the fall only. Interested students should contact the Co-op

Groups:

Adults, Youth

Patient Education Resources

Care After a Dressing Change / Skin Care After a Burn is Healed PL-1361

View Resource

Type: Patient Education Resources

Categories:

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

Date: September 17, 2024

Documents and Reports

Academic Pediatric Neurosurgeon

View Attachment

Type: Documents and Reports

Date: September 17, 2024

Extension: .pdf

Information Page

Gastroenterology (GI)

iwkhealth.ca/health-professionals/gastroenterology-gi

Clinic, Program or Service

Endometriosis and Chronic Pelvic Pain Clinic

Approximately 15 percent of individuals of reproductive age in Canada suffer from chronic pelvic pain. Endometriosis is a chronic condition that happens when endometrial-like tissue is found outside of the...

Offered at 1 Clinic

Topics:

Gynecology

Groups:

Women/Adult

Tags:

Endometriosis