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Congratulations to Shauna Wilcox, this year’s recipient of the Darlene Inglis Award for Leadership. The award is given i...
06/05/2026

Congratulations to Shauna Wilcox, this year’s recipient of the Darlene Inglis Award for Leadership. The award is given in honour of the outstanding contributions of Darlene Inglis, a registered nurse, educator, researcher, and Director of the Women’s and Newborn Health Program have helped transform care for women, newborns, children, youth, and families.
It recognizes an IWK Health employee, nurse, physician, or parent partner who demonstrates exceptional leadership in advancing family-centred care.

Shauna Wilcox is a passionate and dedicated clinical nurse specialist whose leadership has helped transform pediatric palliative care across the Maritimes. Beginning her career in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at IWK Health, Shauna has spent the last decade as part of the Pediatric Advanced Care Team, providing compassionate, family-centred care to children and families facing serious illness across Atlantic Canada. Shauna is recognized for her unwavering advocacy, collaborative leadership style and deep commitment to improving care for children and families.

Shauna has led initiatives to strengthen collaboration and care, including co-leading PACT-Onc, a partnership between pediatric oncology and palliative care teams. She is also a certified facilitator, mentor and coach for Learning Essential Approaches in Palliative Care, supporting education and capacity building for health care providers across the Maritimes. In 2022, Shauna co-founded the Maritime Children’s Hospice Society, helping lead advocacy efforts for the development of the first pediatric hospice and respite facility in the region.

Nationally recognized for her expertise and vision, Shauna serves on the Project Executive Committee for Canada’s Pediatric Palliative Care Alliance, contributing to research, education and resources aimed at improving equitable access to pediatric palliative care across the country.

IWK Health recently recognized and celebrated the outstanding contributions of IWK colleagues with All Stars awards. Congratulations to the nominees and recipients and thank you for all you’ve done. We wish you continued enjoyment and success in your work!

What is electrophysiology? Electrophysiology involves specialized testing that measures the electrical activity of the v...
06/05/2026

What is electrophysiology?

Electrophysiology involves specialized testing that measures the electrical activity of the visual system. These tests help us understand how well the retina (the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye) and the visual pathways to the brain are functioning. This type of testing is crucial for diagnosing and managing a variety of eye and neurological conditions.

The IWK Visual Electrodiagnostic Clinic provides services for both adults and children across the Atlantic provinces. Patients are typically referred to us by ophthalmologists or neurologists.

Please visit our web page to learn more about the clinic.

https://iwkhealth.ca/clinics-programs-services/visual-electrodiagnostic-clinic

The IWK Health Diabetes Clinic is participating in the Breakthrough T1D walk (Go Glucose Avengers!) taking place at Shub...
06/04/2026

The IWK Health Diabetes Clinic is participating in the Breakthrough T1D walk (Go Glucose Avengers!) taking place at Shubie Park on June 14th.

The TrialNet diabetes research team will be on hand to help screen those with a family member who has Type 1 to determine an increased risk of developing Diabetes.

Having a family member with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) may increase your risk of developing T1D. TrialNet offers a simple blood test that can identify increased risk for T1D years before symptoms appear.

Why get screened?
•Relatives of people with T1D are up to 15x more likely to develop T1D
•Screening can help detect T1D risk earlier
•Participants who test positive are monitored for early signs of T1D
•Some participants may qualify for studies exploring ways to delay or prevent T1D
•Help advance T1D prevention research for future families

Who can be screened?
TrialNet offers screening to family members of people with T1D:
•People between the ages of 2-45 years parent, sibling, or child with T1D
•People between the ages of 2-20 years who have a second-degree relative with T1D (cousin, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, or grandparent)

Screening Location & Time:

Location: Shubie Park, Fairbanks Interpretive Centre, 54 Locks Road, Dartmouth
Date & Time: 14 June 2026 from 9:30am-12:30pm

To get screened or for more information please contact:

The IWK TrialNet Study Team
902-470-8393 Email: [email protected]

https://www.trialnet.org/screen4T1D/?c=postcard-spring-2021

Please feel free to share this invitation with family members or others who may have a relative with T1D.

06/04/2026

Join us in welcoming Stacy Burgess as a new Director on the YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth Board of Directors.

Stacy brings more than 25 years of healthcare leadership experience with IWK Health, where she has dedicated her career to advancing care and services for children, youth, and families across Nova Scotia and the Maritimes. Currently serving as Vice President, Clinical Support & System Integration, Stacy’s work focuses on strengthening care delivery, supporting teams, and improving how systems work together to better serve communities.

Beginning her journey as a frontline nurse, Stacy has built a career rooted in compassion, leadership, and community wellbeing. She understands the important role organizations like the YMCA play in helping children, youth, and families feel connected, supported, and empowered to thrive.

We’re excited to welcome Stacy’s experience, leadership, and community perspective to our Board as we continue building stronger, healthier, and more inclusive communities together.

👏 Welcome to the Y, Stacy.

Learn more about our Board of Directors: ymcahfx.ca/aboutus/

06/04/2026

Help us see how the immune system responds in teens and young adults who naturally become positive for Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) by taking part in this research study!

This could support development of future protections like vaccines 🩹

The Details:

✅ Ages 16-25, not pregnant, no known history of mono

✅ Blood test to check for antibodies to EBV

✅ If negative, multiple clinic visits to give blood samples and spit swabs for up to a 4-month period

✅ If you become positive, then more clinic visits to give blood and saliva samples over a 6-month period

✅ Financial compensation for participating

For more info, visit bit.ly/EBVStudy!

06/03/2026

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Dr. Giacomo Vivanti has been named the Joan and Jack Craig Chair in Autism Research at Dalhousie University. His work fo...
06/03/2026

Dr. Giacomo Vivanti has been named the Joan and Jack Craig Chair in Autism Research at Dalhousie University. His work focuses on helping bridge the gap between autism research and the real experiences of children and families by improving access to early, individualized, and family-centred supports.

Dr. Vivanti’s research explores how evidence-based practices can better connect with real-world systems and everyday environments, including preschools and community settings. His approach emphasizes early support, collaboration with families, and improving outcomes for
autistic children through research-informed care.

The appointment also reflects Nova Scotia’s growing leadership in autism research, innovation, and service transformation, including ongoing work across the Provincial Preschool Autism Service (PPAS).
https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/05/07/dr__giacomo_vivanti_named_joan_and_jack_craig_chair_in_autism_research_at_dalhousie0.html

Congratulations to Saholy Mevamanana on receiving the Equity & Belonging Award. The award celebrates the contribution of...
06/03/2026

Congratulations to Saholy Mevamanana on receiving the Equity & Belonging Award. The award celebrates the contribution of a team or individual who has made a concerted effort to create a more welcoming, diverse, and safe environment within the IWK. It honours the spirit of an inclusive culture where differences are celebrated, respect is demonstrated and systemic approaches are challenged and improved.

Saholy is a provincial trainer with Provincial Clinical Intensive Services. Beyond her job description though, Saholy steps up at every opportunity to move forward the concepts of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. She is always welcoming of uncomfortable questions and answers these factually, objectively and with kindness. She approaches equity, diversity and inclusion with a kindness, grace and assumption of best intentions that allows everyone to feel welcome and a sense of belonging.

Saholy recognizes that clients come from a wide range of backgrounds that include diversity in culture, experience, abilities and resources. She covers her office window with celebratory cultural decorations, brings facts and information to team meetings, and promotes cultural events within the community. She works to find toys and books that are representational of her team’s clientele, leading by example in her practice.

IWK Health recently recognized and celebrated the outstanding contributions of IWK colleagues with All Stars awards. Congratulations to the nominees and recipients and thank you for all you’ve done. We wish you continued enjoyment and success in your work!

Happy Pride Month from the Community Health Team. All Nova Scotians deserve to be treated with respect and be free from ...
06/02/2026

Happy Pride Month from the Community Health Team. All Nova Scotians deserve to be treated with respect and be free from racism or discrimination while seeking and receiving healthcare. As we reflect during Pride month why not take the opportunity to learn best practices and supports for supporting our loved ones on their gender, sexuality, and identity journey. Register now for the CHT’s Supporting Youth on Their Gender, Sexuality and Identity Journey at https://cht.cdha.nshealth.ca/Select.aspx?unitId=IWK

Congratulations to Dr. Rosalind Woodworth on receiving the Clinical Staff Recognition Award which honours a clinical pro...
06/02/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Rosalind Woodworth on receiving the Clinical Staff Recognition Award which honours a clinical professional who makes a meaningful and positive impact on the work environment through outstanding contributions to patient care and everyday practice.

Dr. Woodworth joined the IWK Mental Health and Addictions program in 2014 after moving to Atlantic Canada from Australia. Over the past 11 years, she has consistently contributed to high-quality, patient-centred care, most notably through her leadership in transforming services for youth with complex behavioural needs. As Team Lead of the Family Intensive Outreach Service, she played a central role in shifting care from a residential model to an evidence-based, in-home approach using Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy. Through this work, Dr. Woodworth helped design and implement a program that supports children, youth and families within their own environments, strengthening family systems and improving access to meaningful, sustainable care.

Dr. Woodworth is known for her warmth, clinical expertise and ability to build strong relationships with youth and families. She also supports learners and colleagues while fostering a culture of growth and collaboration. Her transition into youth forensics further reflects her commitment to public service and willingness to take on challenging, high-need areas. Across all roles, Dr. Woodworth demonstrates a consistent focus on improving care, strengthening systems and supporting both patients and teams in a way that enhances safety, connection and outcomes.

IWK Health recently recognized and celebrated the outstanding contributions of IWK colleagues with All Stars awards. Congratulations to the nominees and recipients and thank you for all you’ve done. We wish you continued enjoyment and success in your work!

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