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IWK patient, Hugh

Hugh

Michele and Matthew were eager to grow their little family and give their one-year-old son, Dean, a younger sibling. So, they were delighted in early summer 2024 when they discovered Michele was pregnant. 

Jody, IWK patient

Honouring Jody

We are heartbroken to share that Jody Ross passed away on February 6, 2025, at 42. We had the honour of knowing Jody and watching her grow into an incredible woman, mother and friend.

Isaac Healy, HFX Spider-Man

Isaac Healy

Peter Parker once said, “Not everyone is meant to make a difference,” but for our local Spider-Man Isaac Healy, making a difference is all he wants to do.

Amy Rizzuto

Amy

In 2009, when Amy was 15 years old, she sought the help of the IWK, thanks to her parents’ loving and encouraging support. She was suffering from an eating disorder, anxiety and depression, which were taking a severe toll on her life.   

Kandra West-Pettigrew and family

Swing for Scoliosis

Many patients and patient families of the IWK Health Centre are grateful for the care they received, but Kandra West-Pettigrew wants to continue expressing her thanks for many years to come.