IWK Foundation

• IWK CEO calls for government leaders to improve health of children

  A report released Tuesday by the national non-profit Children First Canada pinpoints the top 10 threats to children’s health and safety.

  Health

  Sep 5, 2019
  
• Van Bernard named IWK Foundation’s 2019 Children’s Miracle Network Champion

  Van Bernard, 11, from Hammonds Plains, N.S., will represent children and youth who receive care at the IWK Health Centre.

  Features

  Mar 11, 2019
  
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• IWK first hospital in the Maritimes to get Baby-Friendly Initiative designation

  The IWK Health Centre is one of under 20 hospitals in Canada to have the Baby-Friendly Initiative designation.

  Health

  Oct 1, 2018
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• ‘We are a separate organization’: IWK Foundation distancing itself from expense scandal

  In light of recent controversies with upper management at the IWK Health Centre, the IWK Foundation is working to set to record straight about where money goes.

  Health

  Oct 4, 2017
• IWK Foundation warns of potential fundraising scam

  It's alleged people have been trying to collect donations door-to-door for cancer patients using the IWK logo.

  Canada

  Feb 11, 2017
• Cineplex movie theatre will soon open inside Halifax health centre

  Children staying at the IWK Health Centre, along with their families, will soon be able to take a trip to the movies for free without having to leave the building.

  Entertainment

  Jan 18, 2017
• Nashwaaksis students team up with NB entrepreneur for unique IWK donation

  It's hoped the blankets bring comfort to families and the project inspires young women at the school to follow their dreams.

  Canada

  May 25, 2016
• IWK warns door-to-door and telephone fund raisers aren’t from IWK Foundation

  The foundation says they are not currently participating in door-to-door or telephone fundraising.

  Crime

  Nov 20, 2015