IWK Health Centre

• ‘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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• New Brunswick parents calling for a children’s hospital in their own province

  Hundreds of parents in New Brunswick have signed a petition calling for a children's hospital in the province. The nearest one is the IWK Health Centre in Halifax.

  Health

  Feb 27, 2024
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• IWK Health Centre fraud case: Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal from N.S. Crown

  Tracy Kitch, former chief executive of the IWK Health Centre, was sentenced to five months in jail in August 2022 for allegedly using a corporate credit card for personal expenses.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2023
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• Masking rules returning to N.S. hospitals, one month after they were dropped

  Nova Scotia Health facilities, including the IWK children's hospital in Halifax, is bringing back masking requirements in anticipation of respiratory virus season. 

  Health

  Oct 10, 2023