January 27 marks both Family Literacy Day and the Read to Me program’s 19th birthday. The program wants to take the opportunity to encourage families to request their free bag of books if they gave birth during the program's temporary suspension due to COVID-19.
Continue ReadingThis year is different, that’s certainly true.
We’re staying apart, only seeing a few.
So then how will Santa light our big tree,
If we can’t be together for all to see?
Don’t fret, don’t worry, we know just the trick.
We called in some help from our good friend, Saint Nick.
(HALIFAX, N.S.) – Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health have created a video to walk kids through the steps of what to expect from a swish and gargle COVID-19 test.
Swish and gargle testing is offered at all COVID-19 primary assessment centres across the province for children aged four to 18.
View the Kids’ Swish and Gargle Test video.
Continue ReadingThe IWK Health Centre is respected for its world-class research into disorders and diseases affecting women, children, youth and families and is home to many leading research centres.
Learn more about our research centres by visiting one of the links below.