The COMPACT Initiative aims to understand what outcomes children feel are important to measure in #anxiety treatment studies. Looking for input of children aged 8 to 12 years, through participation in virtual workshops. Learn more: tinyurl.com/bddv5erh

The NEW spring/summer community health teams program flyer is here!nshealth.ca/sites/default/…

(1/3) Today, the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada (Min of Justice/Attorney General of Canada) announced $625,500 in funding for IWK Health’s (@iwkhealth) SeaStar Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (SeaStar CYAC). canada.ca/en/department-…

(2/2) This funding will enable SeaStar Child and Youth Advocacy Centre to deliver comprehensive services for young victims or witnesses and their families in a child-friendly setting that reduces victims’ trauma.

(3/3) Justice Canada’s Victims Fund has supported CACs/CYACs since 2010. Since 2015, Justice Canada’s Victims Fund has committed more than $40 million to support 45 CACs/CYACs. More info: justice.gc.ca/eng/fund-fina/…

We are searching for a Compensation Consultant to join our team. This is a remote opportunity, with on-site work expected on occasion. jobs.nshealth.ca/iwk/job/Halifa…

Today we kicked off our brand new Children's Healthcare Canada Communications Network! Our members came together to exchange communication ideas & challenges, share best practices & amplify awareness of initiatives dedicated to enhancing children's health and healthcare. Thanks for joining!

Celebrate #IWD2024 with us! “Digital Innovations: Expanding women’s informed choice and access to quality healthcare,” will explore chronic disease treatment + prevention, cervical cancer screening, & treatment for perinatal mental health. Learn more: eventbrite.ca/e/780590024777…

This Thursday is the screening of ‘Rising Phoenix’ - a movie about the Paralympic Games and inspiring journeys of elite para-athletes! Followed by a panel about the well-being and inclusion of youth with disabilities in NS. Get your free ticket now: eventbrite.ca/e/a-conversati….

Acute exacerbations of asthma are one of the most common reasons for children to seek emergency care. We've recently updated our Asthma resources, including our Bottom Line Recommendations, Algorithm and Order Set, and created a discharge medication table.

If you missed last week's Open Dialogue Live discussing pediatric health and access to care, you can watch the recorded panel discussion at: youtube.com/watch?v=R4ykBR… @dalhealth @daldentistry DalMedSchool Brenda Merritt IWK Health

Every year in Canada, 14,000 children die from a #RareDisease. That is why the #GoC, through CIHR, is investing $20M in a national pediatric rare disease #ClinicalTrials and treatments network, led by Dr. Thierry Lacaze-Masmonteil and his team. canada.ca/en/institutes-…

As Heart Month comes to a close, Dr. Santokh Dhillon and staff at the IWK highlight the importance of knowing CPR in an emergency. atlantic.ctvnews.ca/video/c2874924…

"Taken together, rare diseases affect an estimated 300 million people globally so the experience of having a rare disease is, sadly, not particularly rare.” Rare Disease Day is February 29, 2024. youriwk.com/2023/02/27/are…

Anyone above age 10 can learn bystander CPR and know nearby AEDs; let’s all work together to create generation of life savers in communities. IWK Health Heart Rhythm Society Canadian Heart Rhythm Society Hearts in Rhythm Organization atlantic.ctvnews.ca/video/c2874924…

Research out of the IWK indicates up to 40 % of youth with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) are experiencing significant mental health symptoms. March is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month. ow.ly/grTU50QHWgx

Have you registered yet for the RBC Youth Health Innovation Challenge? Develop a solution that will increase access to mental healthcare for the province’s young people. Learn more and register: bit.ly/49Dzgg8

March is #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth. There are 1 million Canadians with endometriosis, who wait an avg of 5 yrs for dx. Paul Yong: “Today, through imaging or a careful history and examination, the journey to dx can be significantly shortened.” Women's Health Research Institute Pelvic Pain & Endometriosis BC

Thanks for the shoutout!! IWK Health

The Atlantic Canada Poison Centre is available 24/7 to answer your questions about poison exposures and to give you best advice if you or anyone in your family has been affected by a poison. Add the #to your phone for a quick connect. Free and confidential 1(844) 764-7669.