Meet some of our IWK heroes— courageous patients, exceptional caregivers and generous supporters— who know the value of the IWK to the Maritime community. They inspire us to ensure the IWK can continue providing the specialized care it's known for every day.
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Rowan's strength and determination to make his start in the world, along with his exceptional care team at the IWK's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), is the reason he is alive today.
Rowan's strength and determination to make his start in the world, along with his exceptional care team at the IWK's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), is the reason he is alive today.
After Gabryelle was born, her parents suspected something was wrong when their daughter didn’t seem to be gaining any weight. At four weeks old, a sweat test determined that Gabryelle had cystic fibrosis, a disease that affects the digestive system and lungs.
After Gabryelle was born, her parents suspected something was wrong when their daughter didn’t seem to be gaining any weight. At four weeks old, a sweat test determined that Gabryelle had cystic fibrosis, a disease that affects the digestive system and lungs.
Julie had a relatively stress-free pregnancy with her daughter, Mila, but the arrival of their second child was quite different. Entering the world over six weeks early, Grady was born through emergency C-section after Julie's "mommy senses" told her something was wrong.
