Media Centre
Media Releases
-
IWK neonatologist’s findings may prevent risky heart surgery for preemiesApril 17, 2018In a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, Dr. Souvik Mitra, a neonatologist at the IWK Health Centre, found that high dose ibuprofen ranked highest among medical therapies used to treat PDA, a common heart problem which occurs most often in premature infants... -
IWK Health Centre unveils first phase of new state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care UnitApril 10, 2018This week the IWK Health Centre officially marked the completion of the first phase of its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) redevelopment project with the unveiling of the new NICU North... -
National Poison Prevention Week March 18-24, 2018March 19, 2018Every year the IWK Regional Poison Centre receives about 9,000 telephone calls related to poison information and exposure. Despite the serious nature of many of them, 90 per cent of the home-based calls are resolved without a health care facility visit. Poison Prevention Week is dedicated... -
Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist a first for Nova ScotiaFebruary 7, 2018The addition of a pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at the IWK is empowering patients and families. Dr. Jordan Sheriko, one of only a handful practicing in the burgeoning field across the country, is the first of his kind in Nova Scotia... -
Departure from traditional surgery preparation leads to faster recovery, better patient experienceJanuary 29, 2018Despite improvements in surgical technique, anesthesia and perioperative care, surgery places a high level of stress on the body before, during and after a procedure. On February 1, 2018 the IWK will become the first health centre in the Maritimes to implement Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)... -
IWK seeing increase in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in Emergency DepartmentJanuary 26, 2018With the arrival of cold and flu season in Nova Scotia many children are coming to the IWK Emergency Department with cold symptoms with some young infants needing to be admitted because of trouble breathing...
-
IWK recognized as one of Nova Scotia’s top employersJanuary 25, 2018The IWK Health Centre is proud to have been recognized as one of the Nova Scotia’s top employers for 2018. This designation recognizes remarkable workplaces with industry-leading benefits and forward-thinking HR policies...
-
IWK recognized as one of Atlantic Canada’s top employersJanuary 3, 2018
-
Newest IWK employee, first accredited facility dog in Atlantic CanadaDecember 12, 2017
-
Television content created by IWK patients tops 100,000 views on YouTubeDecember 12, 2017
-
IWK recognizes World Prematurity Day on November 17thNovember 15, 2017
-
Sepsis PedsPacs introduced in the IWK Emergency DepartmentNovember 7, 2017
-
IWK Health Centre permanently raises Mi’kmaq flagOctober 2, 2017
-
IWK attracts brain research grantsApril 26, 2017
-
National Poison Prevention Week March 19-25, 2017March 20, 2017
In the News
-
3D heart modeling Part 1CTV News
-
3D heart modeling Part 2CTV News
-
IWK launches child car seat safety video for Arabic-speaking familiesCharlottetwon Guardian
-
Housecall focuses on AutismCTV News
-
Improving Patient Safety Rounds at the IWK Health CentreCanadian Patient Safety Institute
Media Inquiries
The IWK’s Communications and Public Affairs team is ready to respond to journalist’s inquiries and requests.
The media are asked to contact the IWK’s Communications & Public Affairs team in order to facilitate the following:
- Interviews with IWK Physicians, researchers and staff
- Access to the Health Centre
- Audio recording, videotaping, filming, photography on hospital property.
For more information, please review the IWK’s Media Relations Guidelines
Contacting Us
We make every effort to respond quickly to media requests. Call Communications and Public Affairs during regular office hours at 902-470-7086 .For media requests after hours and on weekends, please call 902-470-8888. Switchboard will page the Communications and Public Affairs advisor on call.
Public Accountability
In the spirit of transparency, a number of documents and reports are available to the public. These include:
- IWK Health Centre Annual Reports
- Business Plans
- Quality & Patient Safety
- Financial Statements
- Compensation Disclosures
