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IWK Health Centre to Issue a “No Visitors” Policy - effective March 18

March 18, 2020
IWK Health Centre to suspend all non-urgent services - effective March 18th

March 17, 2020
IWK to limit visitors

March 12, 2020
Innovative Work Leads to Better Mental Health and Addictions Care for Children, Youth and Families

February 13, 2020
Edible Cannabis– IWK experts share concerns

October 15, 2019
September 15-21, 2019 is Child Passenger Safety Week in Atlantic Canada

September 16, 2019
IWK Research awards scholarships to budding health researchers

August 28, 2019
Notice to patients & families

April 12, 2019
Notice to patients & families

February 26, 2019
IWK Health Centre Warns Parents of Knock-off Car Seats Available Online

February 19, 2019
Statement from the IWK Regarding the Office of the Auditor General’s Performance Audit (Chapter 2)

December 11, 2018
Breast Density

December 7, 2018
IWK Health Centre welcomes new president & CEO

October 9, 2018
IWK first health centre in the Maritimes to receive Baby-Friendly Initiative designation

October 1, 2018
Rebagliati’s cannabis claims unfounded, misleading and harmful say health experts at IWK

July 3, 2018
Newborn screening of Sickle Cell Disease ensures lifesaving treatments

June 19, 2018
IWK neonatologist’s findings may prevent risky heart surgery for preemies

April 17, 2018
IWK Health Centre unveils first phase of new state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

April 10, 2018
National Poison Prevention Week March 18-24, 2018

March 19, 2018
Departure from traditional surgery preparation leads to faster recovery, better patient experience

January 30, 2018
IWK recognized as one of Nova Scotia’s top employers.

January 25, 2018
IWK recognized as one of Atlantic Canada’s top employers

January 3, 2018
IWK doctors join national project to give young people across the country a fighting chance against high risk cancers

November 23, 2017
IWK recognizes World Prematurity Day on November 17th

November 15, 2017
November 13 to 19 is World Antibiotic Awareness Week – what you should know.

November 14, 2017
Sepsis PedsPacs introduced in the IWK Emergency Department

November 7, 2017
Carbon monoxide poisoning is entirely preventable

November 3, 2017
Op-ed by Karen Hutt, Chair, IWK Board of Directors: We are overcome with concern over breach of trust

September 28, 2017
IWK Board of Directors Releases Independent Review of CEO Expenses

August 31, 2017
A Message from Karen Hutt, Chair, IWK Board of Directors

August 23, 2017
IWK's Dr. Marsha Campbell-Yeo recognized as health innovation pioneer

July 21, 2017
Maritimers pledge record-breaking $6.4 million during 33rd annual IWK Telethon for Children

June 6, 2017
Patient voices to be heard for first time at Canadian Pain Society meeting

May 23, 2017
IWK Researchers win Governor General’s Innovation Award

May 8, 2017
Dr. Richard Goldbloom inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

May 4, 2017
IWK attracts brain research grants

April 26, 2017
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in IWK Emergency Department first of its kind in province

March 22, 2017
National Poison Prevention Week March 19-25, 2017

March 20, 2017
Investments in Innovative Neonatal Care Help Families Bond

March 1, 2017
Weather Related Service Update

February 16, 2017
Public Health investigating confirmed cases of measles in Halifax area

February 15, 2017
3D printed heart model allows cardiac surgeons to rehearse complex procedures

February 8, 2017
NSHA & IWK Look Forward to Moving Ahead with the Bargaining Process

January 19, 2017
Cineplex Theatre to Open at the IWK Health Centre

January 18, 2017
Nova Scotia Breast Screening Program celebrates 25th anniversary

December 6, 2016
Online tool aims to improve surgical experience for children with ASD

November 29, 2016
Tracy Kitch, President & CEO of the IWK Health Centre named a WXN 2016 Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winner

November 23, 2016
IWK recognizes World Prematurity Day on November 17th

November 15, 2016
Study shows switch from mask to portable inhaler improves pediatric emergency department (PED) visits.

November 8, 2016
Need a Family Practice?

November 4, 2016
Online community connects youth at the IWK with others at health centres across Canada.

October 17, 2016
Dal Grad students attract prestigious national research awards to support their continued studies at IWK’s Centre for Pediatric Pain Research.

October 5, 2016
‘Sex after baby’ studies focus on the couple rather than individual parents.

October 3, 2016
September 18-24, 2016 is national Child Passenger Safety Week

September 19, 2016
Dr. Andrew Lynk appointed head/chief of the Department of Pediatrics

September 13, 2016
#ItDoesntHaveToHurt celebrates first anniversary with special event at Twitter Canada

September 12, 2016
Dr. Alexa Bagnell new Chief of Psychiatry at the IWK Health Centre

August 25, 2016
The Health of Maritime Women and Children is Everyone’s Business

June 21, 2016
The IWK’s Dr. Pat McGrath receives National Legacy of Leadership Award

June 10, 2016
IWK’s BIOTIC imaging lab offers unique clinical mandate in Canada

April 6, 2016
IWK researchers members of three out of five networks in $62.5 million pool

April 1, 2016
Maritime Newborn Screening Program expands to include screening for SCID

March 22, 2016
Canadian Center for Vaccinology launches Maternal Immunization Study

March 8, 2016
Imaging Adventure Program at IWK Health Centre first of its kind in Canada

December 16, 2015
Dr. Leslie Anne Campbell appointed new Sobey Family Chair in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Outcomes

December 16, 2015
Juno award-winning artist JRDN Visits IWK

November 30, 2015
IWK Announces Wessex Scholarship

November 30, 2015
Halifax hospitals score high in open-visiting policy study

November 10, 2015
#ItDoesntHaveToHurt Launch Marries Science and Media to Benefit Parents

September 28, 2015
IWK Leaders Lend a Helping Hand in Habitat for Humanity Women Build

September 22, 2015
Back to School: Pedestrian Safety

September 8, 2015
Alex Tagliani brings Summer of TAG to the IWK

August 17, 2015
Dr. Bruce Crooks cycles 7,000 Kilometres for Kids Cancer Ride

August 10, 2015
Youth Advisory Council making changes at the IWK

August 10, 2015
IWK Researchers awarded coveted CIHR New Investigator Awards

July 6, 2015
MRI App developed at the IWK wins award at the Augmented World Expo in Santa Clara, California

July 6, 2015
Join the IWK Research Registry

May 11, 2015
IWK recognizes World Prematurity Day on November 17th

November 17, 2014
Canadian Centre for Vaccinology at IWK to conduct Phase I Ebola Vaccine Trials

November 14, 2014
It Doesn’t Have to Hurt: Helping Children Prepare for Medical Procedures, Appointments, and Surgeries

October 24, 2014
IWK Ebola Virus Disease Response Planning Underway

October 16, 2014
Pain in Child Health Training Program announces the release of paper and video

October 6, 2014
Psychology For You - Anxiety in Young Children: How to Help

September 26, 2014
Prominent physician bringing “Three Big Ideas” about health care to new innovation speaker series

September 25, 2014
IWK’s smallest patients receive big donation from construction association

September 23, 2014
Come celebrate our 104th annual Kermesse Fun Fair for the IWK

September 4, 2014
Psychology for You - Bullying Prevention and Intervention

August 28, 2014
IWK NICU implements new breast milk scanning, storing and tracking system

July 29, 2014
July 22 Labour and Delivery Class Cancelled

July 22, 2014
Women's and Newborn Health Program Planning

June 23, 2014
Coping with major tragic events

June 5, 2014
Dr. Isabel Smith appointed Dalhousie’s Joan and Jack Craig Chair in Autism Research

June 4, 2014
Maritimers donate $6.1 million to the 30th IWK Telethon for Children on CTV

June 2, 2014
New Mental Health Unit Will Enhance Patient and Family Care at the IWK Health Centre

May 2, 2014
Planting the Seeds of Partnership: Hope Blooms and IWK Recreation Therapy

April 7, 2014
Maritime Newborn Screening Program Expands on April 1, 2014

April 1, 2014
March 13 Pre-Natal Class Cancelled at the IWK

March 13, 2014
Psychology For You - Food for Thought: Mealtime strategies for pre-schoolers

February 27, 2014
Innovative research grants poised to transform health care in Atlantic Canada

February 17, 2014
IWK Health Centre celebrates African Heritage Month with a special lecture

February 12, 2014
Patient and Family Centred Care Survey 2014

February 6, 2014
Psychology For You: Eating Disorders & Pathways to Recovery

January 30, 2014
Food After Baby Launches at the IWK Health Centre

January 28, 2014
January 29, 2014 Pre-Natal Class Cancelled at the IWK

January 22, 2014
Bust a Move 2014: a celebration and an announcement

January 15, 2014
Three IWK psychiatrists receive awards at 2013 CACAP conference

December 16, 2013
All Welcome at IWK Tap the Tap Celebration

November 18, 2013
IWK recognizes World Prematurity Day

November 15, 2013
Tightly Knit: IWK Health Centre hosts its 2013 AGM and releases latest report to the community

October 16, 2013
Parents and Families Support Pregnancy and Infant Loss through 5th Annual Halifax Walk to Remember

October 15, 2013
IWK Health Centre Celebrates its 2013 Annual General Meeting

October 11, 2013
5th Annual Halifax Walk to Remember at the IWK

October 10, 2013
Celebrating the Mi’kmaw Language with Music and Song

October 7, 2013
Families invited to Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge and Family Fair on October 5

September 30, 2013
IWK researchers awarded highest honour from the Ernest C. Manning Awards Foundation

September 30, 2013
Psychology For You: Promoting a Good Night's Sleep - Monday October 7, 2013

September 26, 2013
Midwifery at the IWK: IWK will offer home births starting Monday, September 23

September 20, 2013
Save the date for the IWK Annual General Meeting – Wednesday, October 16, 2013

September 11, 2013
Well known philanthropist makes surprise $1 million donation at IWK 250

July 22, 2013
Capital Health and IWK Health Centre Celebrate Pride Week 2013

July 22, 2013
Awards of the Board of Directors

July 18, 2013
Public Service Announcement - Regular Power Restored at IWK

July 16, 2013
Psychology for You - Bedwetting 101: Helping Your School-Aged Child or Adolescent Learn to Stay Dry through the Night

April 1, 2013
Shambhala's royal family announces birth of second child

March 14, 2013
Patient and Family Centred Care Survey

March 6, 2013
The IWK Health Centre Foundation invites applications for the Robbie and Jean Shaw Scholarship

March 6, 2013

IWK Health Centre to Issue a “No Visitors” Policy - effective March 18

March 18, 2020

(For Immediate Release – Halifax, NS) In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the IWK Health Centre is implementing a “No Visitors” policy effective immediately.

No general visitors will be permitted to enter the IWK however one support person is permitted for pediatric patients and one support person is permitted for women in labour. These individuals will be screened at entrances to the health centre.

The purpose of this decision is to protect the health of patients and staff and ensure continued safe care delivery.

“As we work to keep our patients, family and staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic we need to take all precautions available,” says Dr. Krista Jangaard, president & CEO of the IWK. “We understand the difficulty that this creates for our families, however preventing the possibility of spread of this virus within the health centre which could have significant implications is paramount. We hope the public understands this.”

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News Archive

News List

IWK Health Centre to Issue a “No Visitors” Policy - effective March 18

March 18, 2020

IWK Health Centre to suspend all non-urgent services - effective March 18th

March 17, 2020

IWK to limit visitors

March 12, 2020

Innovative Work Leads to Better Mental Health and Addictions Care for Children, Youth and Families

February 13, 2020

Edible Cannabis– IWK experts share concerns

October 15, 2019

September 15-21, 2019 is Child Passenger Safety Week in Atlantic Canada

September 16, 2019

IWK Research awards scholarships to budding health researchers

August 28, 2019

Notice to patients & families

April 12, 2019

Notice to patients & families

February 26, 2019

IWK Health Centre Warns Parents of Knock-off Car Seats Available Online

February 19, 2019

Statement from the IWK Regarding the Office of the Auditor General’s Performance Audit (Chapter 2)

December 11, 2018

Breast Density

December 7, 2018

IWK Health Centre welcomes new president & CEO

October 9, 2018

IWK first health centre in the Maritimes to receive Baby-Friendly Initiative designation

October 1, 2018

Rebagliati’s cannabis claims unfounded, misleading and harmful say health experts at IWK

July 3, 2018

Newborn screening of Sickle Cell Disease ensures lifesaving treatments

June 19, 2018

IWK neonatologist’s findings may prevent risky heart surgery for preemies

April 17, 2018

IWK Health Centre unveils first phase of new state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

April 10, 2018

National Poison Prevention Week March 18-24, 2018

March 19, 2018

Departure from traditional surgery preparation leads to faster recovery, better patient experience

January 30, 2018

IWK recognized as one of Nova Scotia’s top employers.

January 25, 2018

IWK recognized as one of Atlantic Canada’s top employers

January 3, 2018

IWK doctors join national project to give young people across the country a fighting chance against high risk cancers

November 23, 2017

IWK recognizes World Prematurity Day on November 17th

November 15, 2017

November 13 to 19 is World Antibiotic Awareness Week – what you should know.

November 14, 2017

Sepsis PedsPacs introduced in the IWK Emergency Department

November 7, 2017

Carbon monoxide poisoning is entirely preventable

November 3, 2017

Op-ed by Karen Hutt, Chair, IWK Board of Directors: We are overcome with concern over breach of trust

September 28, 2017

IWK Board of Directors Releases Independent Review of CEO Expenses

August 31, 2017

A Message from Karen Hutt, Chair, IWK Board of Directors

August 23, 2017

IWK's Dr. Marsha Campbell-Yeo recognized as health innovation pioneer

July 21, 2017

Maritimers pledge record-breaking $6.4 million during 33rd annual IWK Telethon for Children

June 6, 2017

Patient voices to be heard for first time at Canadian Pain Society meeting

May 23, 2017

IWK Researchers win Governor General’s Innovation Award

May 8, 2017

Dr. Richard Goldbloom inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

May 4, 2017

IWK attracts brain research grants

April 26, 2017

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in IWK Emergency Department first of its kind in province

March 22, 2017

National Poison Prevention Week March 19-25, 2017

March 20, 2017

Investments in Innovative Neonatal Care Help Families Bond

March 1, 2017