IWK Health Centre

• Genetic testing program pioneered in Maritimes improving cancer care in Canada

  A genetic testing program that helps rule out a stem-cell donor due to a genetic risk for developing leukemia was pioneered in the Maritimes, and is helping to improve cancer care.

  Health

  Sep 23
  
• Teachers at Nova Scotia children’s hospital help patients keep up with schoolwork

  Teachers working full-time at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax say they're aiming to ensure patients don't fall behind on schoolwork during their hospital stay.

  Canada

  Aug 25
  
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• Former Nova Scotia health care CEO sentenced for defrauding children’s hospital

  The former CEO of the IWK Health Centre has been sentenced to nine months in jail for defrauding the children's hospital during her time in charge. 

  Crime

  Feb 4
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• ‘For our little girl’: Family holds memorial toy drive for kids in N.S. hospital

  The family an 11-year-old Nova Scotia girl who died in October is honouring her memory with a toy drive to bring joy to the children at the IWK hospital in Halifax.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2025
• Child hospitalized in Halifax after contracting measles: public health

  There are now 44 cases of measles in the northern zone, which includes Colchester County, Cumberland County, Pictou County and East Hants.

  Health

  Aug 1, 2025
• N.S. woman wrongly diagnosed with terminal cancer: ‘Absolutely devastating’

  Gabriella Patey, 31, was initially told her breast tumour was benign. Later, she was told she had terminal cancer. A third call informed her it was all a terrible mistake.

  Health

  Jun 10, 2025
• Why a retired N.S. plumber wants more accessibility training for the trade

  A new accessible washroom at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax has raised concerns with at least one advocate.

  Canada

  Mar 24, 2025
• N.S. teen with spinal muscular atrophy applauds newborn screening at IWK

  Van Bernard, 17, says when he was born, little was known or could be done about his diagnosis. His mother says screening could help other families avoid the anxiety they felt.

  Health

  Aug 21, 2024
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• Nova Scotia patients can access a suite of health records through phone application

  Health Minister Michelle Thompson says the service is the result of a successful $2-million pilot project involving 15 family doctors and seven nurse practitioners at six clinics. 

  Health

  Jul 3, 2024
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• Why a family wants the IWK Health Centre’s age limit to be ’18 at least’

  Kendric Campbell, who just turned 16, is now too old to access the ER at the IWK children's hospital in Halifax. His mother is calling for the hospital to expand its mandate.

  Health

  Apr 24, 2024