Patient Care
The Maritimes' only tertiary care children's emergency
The IWK Health Centre has the only tertiary care children's emergency in the Maritimes, and the only level 1 pediatric trauma centre east of Quebec.
The emergency department sees approximately 28,000 patients per year, providing care to ill and injured children and youth. Our patients range in age from newborn to 19 years old.
A crisis team, made up of social workers and psychologists, provides assessment and arranges for care of children and youth with mental health care needs. This team also assists families experiencing stressful and difficult situations.