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Halifax - Researchers at IWK Health, in partnership with leading vaccine and infectious diseases researchers, have found that maternal influenza vaccination during pregnancy is not significantly associated with an increased risk of adverse early childhood health outcomes. Continue Reading
Halifax: A study published in the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences suggests that the use of virtual reality (VR) may be effective in eliciting empathy in medical radiation technologists (MRTs). Researchers concluded that VR may provide an effective tool for health care workers to experience the perspective of care recipients.
Continue ReadingThe Board of Directors, staff, physicians and volunteers of IWK Health are deeply saddened by the discovery of 215 children’s bodies at the site of the Kamloops Indian Residential School. Our collective thoughts are with the members of Tk’emlups te Secwepemc First Nation, as well as all Indigenous communities across Canada at this difficult time.
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Approximately 375 breast surgeries will be performed annually at the IWK, with approximately 3,000 visits to the Breast Health Clinic.
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