Podcasts about iwk health centre

This week, meet Corinne, a teen who makes "Final Destination" look like a chill day out. After a car packed like a clown car met a tree at high speed, she was launched out the window (note to self: wear your seatbelt, kids ), broke a laundry list of bones, and then casually had a stroke in the ambulance for an encore. The paramedic? Looked "terrified". Corinne spills on surviving the unsurvivable, relearning to talk (with a little help from Taylor Swift ) at the amazing IWK Health Centre, and why graduating high school is her biggest flex – mostly because she's "done with science and math". It's a story of insane resilience and why you should support the IWK Telethon.For more info on the IWK Telethon.You can watch this entire episode over on YouTube.Follow Sickboy: Instagram,Tiktok & Discord.

This week, meet Corinne, a teen who makes "Final Destination" look like a chill day out. After a car packed like a clown car met a tree at high speed, she was launched out the window (note to self: wear your seatbelt, kids ), broke a laundry list of bones, and then casually had a stroke in the ambulance for an encore. The paramedic? Looked "terrified". Corinne spills on surviving the unsurvivable, relearning to talk (with a little help from Taylor Swift ) at the amazing IWK Health Centre, and why graduating high school is her biggest flex – mostly because she's "done with science and math". It's a story of insane resilience and why you should support the IWK Telethon.For more info on the IWK Telethon.You can watch this entire episode over on YouTube.Follow Sickboy: Instagram,Tiktok & Discord.

In this piece we discuss pain medicine with Nadine Attal, a neurologist and pain medicine specialist from France, and Allen Finley, an anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist from Canada. The episode delves into neuropathic pain and the need to personalize its management, and efforts to standardize the management of paediatric pain in Canada. We talk about the ICD-11 which recognizes chronic pain as a disease, and ChildKind.org which nurtures holistic and responsive support for children or all ages and abilities. Presented by Andy Cumpstey and Kate Leslie on location at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists and Faculty of Pain Medicine in Cairns, Australia, with their guests, Professor Nadine Attal, Director for the Center of Evaluation and Treatment of Pain, Ambroise Paré Hospital, Paris, France, and Professor Allen Finley, Professor of Anesthesia and Psychology at Dalhousie University, and Medical Director of Pediatric Pain Management at IWK Health Centre in Halifax.

Cette baladodiffusion, produite par PedsCases, offre un résumé du document de principe de la Société canadienne de pédiatrie: Les pratiques exemplaires pour l'évaluation et le traitement de la douleur chez les enfants.  Cette balado a été traduite et produite par Audrey Slater, une étudiante en médecine de l'Université de Montréal, en collaboration avec Dre. Evelyne D.Trottier, pédiatre urgentiste, Dre. Marie Joelle Doré-Bergeron, pédiatre spécialisée en douleur chronique, toutes les deux affiliées au CHU Sainte-Justine et à l'Université de Montréal, ainsi que Dre. Samina Ali, pédiatre urgentiste affiliée au Stollery Children's Hospital à Edmonton. À noter aussi que cette balado est une traduction de la version anglaise créée par Dre. Alexis Fong-Leboeuf, résidente en pédiatrie à l'Université Dalhousie et au IWK Health Centre. 

The IWK Health Centre and Nova Scotia Health Public Health have teamed up to offer prenatal education via smartphones. It's called Smart Parent. Find out what you can expect from the program that launched last week.

Nova Scotia's Minister of Agriculture joins us to talk about efforts to improve long-term access to local food at the IWK Health Centre.

Remember the opening scene to Blade where all the vampires dance in a Blood Rave? Well that's basically the scene at Dr. David Conrads lab. Minus the rave music. And minus the dancing in the blood. And minus the vampires. Actually it's really, nothing like that scene. But there's definitely blood. In this illuminating episode, the guys sit down with Dr. David Conrad, a distinguished Hematopathologist at Nova Scotia Health and Associate Professor at Dalhousie University. Dr. Conrad takes the hosts behind the scenes of lab medicine, unraveling the mysteries of hematopathology. The science of blood is fascinating and Dr. Conrad is an incredible science communicator. The gang also dive into the heartwarming Cellfie Project, an initiative Dr. Conrad spearheads at the IWK Health Centre, offering children with leukemia a unique perspective on their condition. Hear how this project empowers young patients by allowing them to explore their own blood cells! Join the post-episode conversation over on Discord! https://discord.gg/expeUDN

Remember the opening scene to Blade where all the vampires dance in a Blood Rave? Well that's basically the scene at Dr. David Conrads lab. Minus the rave music. And minus the dancing in the blood. And minus the vampires. Actually it's really, nothing like that scene. But there's definitely blood. In this illuminating episode, the guys sit down with Dr. David Conrad, a distinguished Hematopathologist at Nova Scotia Health and Associate Professor at Dalhousie University. Dr. Conrad takes the hosts behind the scenes of lab medicine, unraveling the mysteries of hematopathology. The science of blood is fascinating and Dr. Conrad is an incredible science communicator. The gang also dive into the heartwarming Cellfie Project, an initiative Dr. Conrad spearheads at the IWK Health Centre, offering children with leukemia a unique perspective on their condition. Hear how this project empowers young patients by allowing them to explore their own blood cells! Join the post-episode conversation over on Discord! https://discord.gg/expeUDN

In our study, we heard from participants that traditional academic culture is not designed to support patient engagement, let alone effective patient engagement. So how do we make progress in patient engagement when we're swimming against such a massive current?To help us answer this, we have two great guests today!Isabel Jordan draws expertise from her experience navigating systems as a disabled parent of two disabled young adults. Isabel both partners in research projects and helps researchers and organizations to partner with patients in a safe, relational way.Dr. Christine Chambers is an international leader in children's pain research and a national voice for children's health. Named one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women, she creates connections and partners with patients to advance research, mobilize knowledge and improve the lives of children, youth and families. She is a Professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Children's Pain at Dalhousie University, a faculty member in the Centre for Pediatric Pain Research at IWK Health Centre, and Scientific Director of Solutions for Kids in Pain and the CIHR Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit asperusual.substack.com

In this episode of Seeing Clearly, Emaan Chaudry and Danielle Solish talk to Dr. Sapna Sharan, a pediatric and adult strabismus ophthalmologist at the Western University.  She currently holds the position of Associate Professor at the Western University and was the Director of the Undergraduate Medical Education Curriculum for Ophthalmology for 9 years. She is the mentorship lead in the Department of Ophthalmology at Schulich School of Medicine, and a part of the accreditation process, and policy-subcommittee at Schulich. Dr Sharan has undergone broad training. She graduated from medical school at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry University, India.  After finishing Ophthalmology residency with the National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, she fellowship trained in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at the Save Sight Institute/Sydney Eye Hospital, University of Sydney and then at the IWK Health Centre, Dalhousie University, Halifax. Dr. Sharan is also trained in glaucoma with fellowship training at Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto.She has a keen interest in teaching and a special research interest in Pediatric Glaucomas. In this episode, we discuss: Dr. Sharan's unique journey to and within ophthalmology. Dr Sharan's experience training in different countries and her work now. A day in Dr Sharan's life. Dr Sharan's advice for learners. Check out our website: www.eyecurriculum.com  Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/EyeCurriculum  Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/EyeCurriculum 

Series 8 | Episode 1: Infectious Diseases in the NICU - RSV GUEST:Joanne M. Langley, MD, MSc, FRCPCProfessor of Pediatrics and Community Health and EpidemiologyGSK-CIHR Chair in Pediatric Vaccinology, Dalhousie UniversityHead, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, IWK HealthHalifax, Nova ScotiaBiography: Dr. Langley is a pediatric infectious disease physician at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, a professor in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University, and Director of the Evaluation Group at the Canadian Center for Vaccinology. She conducts studies on the prevention of infectious diseases using vaccines, from phase 1 (first in humans) through to efficacy trials (phase 3) and post-marketing studies of how well vaccines work when they are used in immunization programs (phase 4). These studies are done with collaborators in public health, industry, universities, and non-governmental organizations. Dr. Langley has a particular interest in prevention of respiratory infections such as Respiratory Syncytial Virus and influenza. Her work also focuses on vaccine policy and evidence-based decision making in immunization programs. She is a member of the COVID-19 Science Expert Panel, the Expert Group on Health Systems of the Chief Science Advisor of Canada, a former member of the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care and Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization (Chair, 2007-2011), and serves as an advisor on several immunization decision making expert groups. She is an active investigator in the Canadian Immunization Research Network and leads its Clinical Trials Network (CTN). This podcast is sponsored by Sanofi

This podcast will discuss Pain Assessment and Management for Children, this is a CPS Podcast. The podcast was created by Dr. Alexis Fong-Leboeuf, a PGY3 Pediatric Resident at Dalhousie University and the IWK Health Centre. This podcast was created in collaboration with Dr. Evelyne Trottier, a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician, Dre Marie Joelle Doré-Bergeron, a pediatrician specializing in chronic pain, from CHU Sainte-Justine, Université de Montréal and Dre Samina Ali, a pediatric emergency physician from Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton. Drs. Trottier, Doré Bergeron and Ali are authors of the November 2022 Canadian Pediatric Society Position and will cover best practices in pain assessment and management for children.

Send us a Text Message.Whether you've already spent some time with your baby in the NICU or you're wondering what it may be like should you ever do - this episode will put you at ease!Kate MacMillan is a nurse and IBCLC here in the Halifax area. She's been a nurse at the IWK Health Centre for 8 years and has some info to share!Questions about the show or want to share your experiences with us?? Reach out any time on our website or social channels:Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby SleepWebsite... Instagram... FacebookGuest: Kate MacMillan, owner of Mayflower LactationWebsite... Instagram

Whether you've already spent some time with your baby in the NICU or you're wondering what it may be like should you ever do - this episode will put you at ease!Kate MacMillan is a nurse and IBCLC here in the Halifax area. She's been a nurse at the IWK Health Centre for 8 years and has some info to share!Questions about the show or want to share your experiences with us?? Reach out any time on our website or social channels:Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby SleepWebsite... Instagram... FacebookGuest: Kate MacMillan, owner of Mayflower LactationWebsite... Instagram

The design team behind the new Ronald McDonald House, currently being built across the street from the IWK Health Centre, join us to explain how their "human-centred" approach promotes healing for families dealing with medical crises.

Denise Lalanne is the Director, Digital and Client Services at IWK Health Centre, where she focuses on delivering the best care through leading strategic and operational plans. Carrie Ricker supports IWK Health Centre's Innovation and Research departments acting as legal counsel. Her passion lies in encouraging innovation through strategic business and legal advice. Denise and Carrie joined forces for the Chez Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Home initiative where their mutual passion for innovation and providing high-quality care was amplified. Using technology, this initiative will provide NICU families with the education and tools needed to be fully engaged in the care of their baby. In this episode, Denise and Carrie touch on how the Chez NICU Home initiative came to be and how it's improving care at the IWK Health Centre.   Quotables “We wanted to focus on the families and creating an environment that made them as comfortable and engaged as possible.” – CR “Having that ability to phone in and find out how their baby is doing and participate in rounds is really helpful and really makes parents feel like they're part of the process.” -DL “At the IWK, how we approach it is really focused on promoting care for patients as well as the experience for the families that we serve.” – CR “A small change in practice can actually have a huge difference from a patient and family perspective.” -DL “It's never easy but when it gets there and you see a mom saying how wonderful it was to be able to learn something or be able to see her baby today, it's makes it all worthwhile.” – DL   “The reality is innovation brings with it some risks, change is risky, and everything we do in healthcare has some risks associated.” – CR Mentioned in this Episode: IWK Health Centre Cisco Canada   Access More Interviews with Healthcare Leaders at HIROC.com/podcast Follow us on Twitter, and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favourite podcasts. Email us at Communications@HIROC.com.

TW: pregnancy termination, pregnancy loss, medical diagnosesOn this episode of Spill the Wine, Alex recounts (to Rachel) what can only be described as a terrifying whirlwind that was her second trimester. While this episode may be triggering to some, Alex wanted to share what she and her husband went through to remind people that pregnancy isn't all sunshine and roses. A huge shoutout as well to the IWK Health Centre and the Fetal Assessment and Treatment Centre for all their hard work, and to the genetics team who helped Alex and her husband navigate those terrifying months.

The resurgence of RSV is a situation several Canadian scientists warned about in a commentary published over a year ago in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Dr. Joanne Langley was one of the authors, she's a pediatric infectious disease physician at the IWK Health Centre and a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University.

Children's hospitals across the country are in crisis as they battle a tri-demic of COVID-19, influenza and RSV. Meanwhile, many parents have chosen not to vaccinate their kids. We talk with Dr. Joanne Langley, head of Infectious Diseases at the IWK Health Centre and co-lead of Canada's COVID-19 vaccine task force.

With the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, many Canadians are asking about abortion access this side of the border. We talk about abortion access with Dr. Melissa Brooks from the IWK Health Centre and CJ Blennerhassett, a registered midwife and president of the Association of Nova Scotia Midwives.

Send us a Text Message.Postpartum sexual health is such an important topic that we're just not talking enough about, am I right?!Meet, Dr. Rachel Ollivier. She's a maternal and women's health researcher and practicing Registered Nurse. She currently works as a travel nurse on various acute medical-surgical units across British Columbia and Nova Scotia and is also employed as a nurse on the women's surgical unit at the IWK Health Centre. She has also completed nursing work in both Zambia and Tanzania. Some of her previous awards include being named a Vanier Scholar and being recognized as one of Optimyz magazine's Top 100 Health Care Leaders for 2021. In March of this year, she completed her PhD in Nursing at Dalhousie University, where her research focused on exploring sexual health after birth using feminist poststructuralism. Rachel and I dove into what her research is all about and some pretty significant findings. Take a listen and let me know what you think on Insta or Facebook @birth_baby_sleep.Ashley CooleyBirth Baby and Sleep SpecialistWebsite: BirthBabySleep.caFind me on FacebookFind me on Instagram

Postpartum sexual health is such an important topic that we're just not talking enough about, am I right?!Meet, Dr. Rachel Ollivier. She's  a maternal and women's health researcher and practicing Registered Nurse. She currently works as a travel nurse on various acute medical-surgical units across British Columbia and Nova Scotia and is also employed as a nurse on the women's surgical unit at the IWK Health Centre. She has also completed nursing work in both Zambia and Tanzania. Some of her previous awards include being named a Vanier Scholar and being recognized as one of Optimyz magazine's Top 100 Health Care Leaders for 2021. In March of this year, she completed her PhD in Nursing at Dalhousie University, where her research focused on exploring sexual health after birth using feminist poststructuralism. Rachel and I dove into what her research is all about and some pretty significant findings. Take a listen and let me know what you think on Insta or Facebook @birth_baby_sleep.Ashley CooleyBirth Baby and Sleep SpecialistWebsite: BirthBabySleep.caFind me on FacebookFind me on Instagram

Following a recent recall of a major brand of infant formula in the United States, news stories showed empty shelves as parents scrambled to find the product for their babies. Amanda MacDonald with the IWK Health Centre tells us about the formula supply situation here.

Dr. Andrew Lynk, chief of pediatrics at the IWK Health Centre, spoke with host Jeff Douglas about a new report on child and youth well-being in Nova Scotia called "One Chance To Be A Child."

Dr Jennifer Foster at the IWK Health Centre talks about why she and 14 other doctors in the region have signed an open letter, raising concerns about the increasing number of injuries among children by ATVs. We hear your feedback on the joys of composting. And on the phone-in: Bob Bancroft discusses Earth Day and wildlife.

Dr. Lori Beach, a clinical biochemist at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, provides an update on the global shortage of lab supplies and how it could affect us here. We hear a tribute for Claudette Bradshaw, the founder of Moncton Headstart and former MP. She passed away at the age of 72. And on the phone-in: heat pumps with Barry Walker.

At HIROC, we recognize the critical importance of good governance in healthcare, and its impact on safe, quality care. What makes for a positive relationship between a senior leadership team and their Board? This year, we are digging deeper on Healthcare Change Makers and talking all about governing with impact. Today HIROC's CEO, Catherine Gaulton, sits down with Krista Jangaard, President and CEO of IWK Health Centre and Catherine Woodman, IWK Board Chair. Krista and Catherine W. open up about what makes for good governance at the IWK. The two agree that it's about stewarding the organization, while respecting the boundaries between the roles of the board and the senior team. For Krista it's critical to get to know the board, and what they each wish to contribute – honing in on the unique wisdom of their members helps the senior team make better decisions. Since the start of the pandemic, Krista and Catherine W. have had to be nimble and work together to ensure staff are comfortable with change. Their work is also about positioning the IWK as part of the larger system, working collaboratively to meet the challenges brought on by COVID. Underscoring their wisdom around governance, is a passion and love for the IWK – a place that is making a lasting impact on lives for years to come. Quotables “I have a deep love for the organization, a deep love for the purpose.” – CW “In healthcare we are purpose-driven organizations because it's about making people better and keeping them healthy.” – KJ “Rapid change and uncertainty have really been the points of pressure for us in the healthcare system as we try to do our regular work, plus meet the challenge of the pandemic.”- KJ “Organizations have talked about being nimble for years, but I don't think we'd learned how to be nimble until this pandemic arrived.” - CW “Well, you spend time in Halifax, and you know that the IWK is frankly a magical place. We commonly refer to the secret sauce, that there's something really inherent to the core mission and purpose of women and children that excites everyone and focuses everyone who is part of the IKW community.” – CW “Children make up about a quarter of our population, but they are 100 per cent of our future.” KJ “It is part of peoples' families and once you are part of the IKW family, we never let you go.” – KJ “I think you build the best relationships with your board by finding out just where their wisdom truly is and making sure that you don't lose the opportunity to pull on it.” – CG “I think that one of the most important professional development opportunities every CEO should take on is to serve another board.” – CW Mentioned in this Episode: IKW Health Centre   Access More Interviews with Healthcare Leaders at HIROC.com/podcast Follow us on Twitter, and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favourite podcasts. Email us at Communications@HIROC.com.

Dr. Joanne Langley, a pediatric infectious disease physician at the IWK Health Centre, served for 10 years on the Public Health Agency of Canada's Canadian National Advisory Committee on Immunization. She spoke with guest host Preston Mulligan about the province's gradual reopening plan.

I was passing the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, a while back, and I saw a family leaving with a new little bundle and a big bunch of flowers and gifts and toys. Above the trio, a big, blue balloon proudly proclaimed, …( read more )

In this podcast, listeners will learn about the peer review process of Paediatrics & Child Health, the official journal of the Canadian Paediatric Society. This was developed by Louise Ing, a paediatric resident at the University of Calgary, Subhrata Verma, a paediatric resident at Western University in London, Ontario, and Katie Girgulis, a paediatric resident at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, along with Dr. Shazeen Suleman and Dr. Joan Robinson.

​The Pfizer vaccine may soon be available for 5 to 11 year olds in this country, but health officials say the size and formulation has changed. Dr. Karina Top is an associate professor of pediatrics at Dalhousie University, and a pediatric infectious diseases physician at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax.

Dr. Karina Top is an associate professor of pediatrics at Dalhousie University, and a pediatric infectious diseases physician at the IWK Health Centre. She speaks with host Julia Wright about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids from age 5-11, as Pfizer has asked Health Canada to approve it for kids that age group.

Two out of every three children have a fear of needles. For many of these children, the fear may actually get worse as they get older. One out of 10 adults has a fear of needles so significant that it impacts their willingness to engage with medical care—a reality that can contribute to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy.At a time when vaccines are on the minds of so many parents, clinical psychologist and child pain management expert, Dr. Christine Chambers, joins Dr. Lindsay Malloy to discuss how we can help manage needle pain and fear our children may experience. (Pro Tip: Many of these strategies work for adults, too!) Dr. Christine Chambers is a clinical psychologist, Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Children's Pain, and Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience & Pediatrics at Dalhousie University. She is also the Scientific Director of a national knowledge mobilization network, Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP), whose mission is to improve children's pain management by mobilizing evidence-based solutions through coordination and collaboration.Included in this episode about vaccines, shots, and needles:- How can we best prepare our children for receiving vaccines?- What should I do if I or my child is afraid of needles?- What strategies can we use to reduce the pain from shots?- How do parents' emotions and anxieties about needles impact their children?Dr. Christine Chambers is a clinical psychologist, Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Children's Pain and Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience & Pediatrics at Dalhousie University. She is also the Scientific Director of a national knowledge mobilization network, Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP), whose mission is to improve children's pain management by mobilizing evidence-based solutions through coordination and collaboration. Her research, based in the Centre for Pediatric Pain Research at the IWK Health Centre, is aimed at improving the management of children's pain. She has published over 185 articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and was identified by the Women's Executive Network as one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women. Her award-winning #ItDoesntHaveToHurt initiative for parents generated over 150 million views worldwide, trended on social media, and was featured in national and international media. She is a leader and innovator in patient engagement, partnerships, and the mobilization of health research.

Dr Andrew Lynk with the IWK Health Centre comments on Covid school closures and his recommendations on mask rules for students. Graham Collins who owned a 35-foot sailboat in Halifax finds out it was stolen and sailed into Hurricane Larry -- and likely lost at sea. And on the phone-in: Doug Bethune

Many factors contribute to children's pain being under estimated, under-recognized and inadequately treated. Kathryn Birnie, PhD shares her work identifying the top priorities essential for improvement in pediatric pain management. Join me in this episode as she shares her patient-oriented research which includes them in priority setting and recognizing the areas where we need to focus on.  Her work is grounded in empowering the disempowered; the pediatric pain patients and their caregivers, working alongside and in concert with the clinicians, making the small and big shifts in doing so especially when there is a power differential.  Dr Birnie discusses the top 10 priorities identified in pediatric pain management, how they went about doing so, especially having to distill them down to 10 from >500 identified at the start. She shares which one or ones of them should be prioritized to the top of the line, how that is relevant to each one of us caring for children, and what surprising elements, perspectives or shifts they encountered in the course of this work. We also explore her role as the Assistant Scientific Director of Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP), a knowledge mobilization initiative and how healthcare professionals and patients and families can participate in and benefit from SKIP.   Dr. Birnie is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at the University of Calgary and a clinical psychologist at Alberta Children's Hospital.   Tune in to learn more about how she is contributing to shaping pain research, education and clinical  care for kids with pain and how that influences us as healthcare professionals in our day to day work!   Takeaways In This Episode How Dr. Birnie got involved in pediatric pain management and what fueled the work she's doing right now Dr. Birnie shares behind the scenes of her research, Partnering for Pain, and its design involving patients and families alongside the clinicians and other stakeholders in improving pain care of children.    The top 10 priorities in pediatric pain that Dr. Birnie and partners found  What priorities we should be focusing on The gaps that various stakeholders need to be aware of in managing children's pain Work that SKIP is doing to advance pediatric pain care How institutions or healthcare professionals can be the beneficiaries of SKIP and how they may contribute to this important work Dr. Birnie's words of advice to healthcare professionals taking care of children with pain    Links  Kathryn Birnie, PhD Connect with Dr. Birnie -  Linkedin   Twitter @katebirnie Partnering for Pain Partnering for Pain Video Keeping Up with Today - Dr Christine Chamber's Podcast There's an App for that - Dr Jennifer Stinson's Podcast episode Making Pediatric Pain Matter - Dr Christopher Eccleston's podcast Episode Role of Epigenetics in Post-surgical Pain - Dr. Vidya Chidambaran's podcast episode Manage Memory, Manage Pain - Dr Melanie Noel's podcast episode Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP) Clinicians Pain Evaluation Toolkit Proactive Pain Solutions About the Guest Katie Birnie, Phd   Dr. Birnie completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Dalhousie University in 2016, including a predoctoral residency in Pediatric Health Psychology at the IWK Health Centre. She completed a CIHR-funded postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Toronto and The Hospital for Sick Children. Dr. Birnie also spent time as a clinical research postdoctoral fellow and clinical psychologist at the University Health Network, including with the Transitional Pain Service at Toronto General Hospital and the Interventional Pain Program at Toronto Western Hospital. Dr. Birnie joined Alberta Children's Hospital as a medical psychologist in 2018, where she continues to provide clinical care through the Vi Riddell Children's Pain and Rehabilitation Program.   Dr. Birnie is a recognized leader in pain research and patient partnership, for which she has received a number of national and international accolades. She was the recipient of the 2020 Pain Awareness Award from the Canadian Pain Society and was selected as a 2020-2021 MAYDAY Fellow, a prestigious fellowship focused on communications and advocacy for improved pain care. Previously highlighted awards include the Dr. John T. Goodman Award for Trainee Research in Pediatric Pain, the Brain Star Award from the CIHR Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction, and a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship.

The Chief of Pediatrics at the IWK Health Centre, Dr. Andrew Lynk, answers some parents' questions about getting their teens vaccinated, now that children 12 and up are eligible to receive the vaccine in Nova Scotia.

Dr Scott Halperin, who's a pediatrician at the IWK Health Centre, speaks about the Pfizer vaccine against Covid-19 being approved by Health Canada for kids aged 12 - 15. A sailor originally from South Africa who spent the winter on PEI gets ready for an around-the-world race. And on the phone-in, we hear your stories about the life lessons you've learned from playing sports.

Dr. Suzanne Zinck, a staff psychiatrist at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, spoke with host Jeff Douglas about the difficulty some transgender people have accessing health care, and the education that's taking place among practitioners.

Dr. Andrew Lynk from the IWK Health Centre and Paul Wozney from the Nova Scotia Teacher's Union have differing opinions on whether schools in NS should stay open, while Covid-19 cases rise. And on the phone-in: automotive repair with Doug Bethune.

Ron El-Hawary and Karl Logan from IWK Health Centre and Dalhousie University in Halifax discuss their recent research on free-gliding SCFE screws. We also highlight papers from the newest editions of JBJS, JCO, JPO, and JPO-B. Your hosts are Carter Clement from Children’s Hospital of New Orleans, Craig Louer from Vanderbilt, Josh Holt from Iowa, and Julia Sanders from Children's Hospital Colorado. Music by A. A. Alto.   "Femoral Neck Growth and Remodeling With Free-Gliding Screw Fixation of Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis." JPO. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33560709/   "Open Reduction of Medial Epicondyle Fractures in the Pediatric Population: Supine Versus Prone Position." JPO. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33734199/   "Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon Time Utilization in Clinic: A Pilot Study." JPO. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33654028/   "Pediatric Simple Knee Value: a simple patient-reported outcome measure for the knee." JCO. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33643462/   "Classifying Ischial Tuberosity Avulsion Fractures by Ossification Stage and Tendon Attachment." JBJS. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33724973/   "Preliminary results: continuous double luminal catheter drainage for the management of septic hip arthritis in children." JPO-B. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33741831/   "The Effect of Proximal Anchor Choice During Distraction-based Surgeries for Patients With Nonidiopathic Early-onset Scoliosis: A Retrospective Multicenter Study." JPO. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33654027/    

In this episode of the Voice Epilepsy™ podcast, host Kim Davidson, is joined by Psychologist, Dr. Patrick McGrath and Research Assistant, Chaya Seale from the IWK Health Centre to discuss the Strongest Families Neurodevelopmental Study (part of the CHILD-BRIGHT Network). The Strongest Families Neurodevelopmental Program, “Parents Empowering Neurodiverse Kids”, has been developed to deliver evidence-based care to families in the comfort of their own homes. Our program includes 11 skill-based education sessions, weekly telephone support from trained coaches, video/audio skill demonstrations, and a Parent-to-Parent online support group.  This study is looking for participation from parents of children with neurodevelopmental issues and/or epilepsy. For more information on this study, you can visit www.crfh.ca/neuro or contact them by telephone by dialing 1-877-341-8309 and then hitting Menu Option 1 and then Menu Option 2. To sign up to take part in this research study, please visit www.mystudies.ca/studies/neuro.

New recommendations from Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization about the AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 vaccine have largely not changed this province's immunization plans. We ask Dr. Joanne Langley about the new recommendations. She's a professor in the departments of Pediatrics and Community Health & Epidemiology at Dalhousie University, and head of Infectious Diseases at the IWK Health Centre.

A Nova Scotia couple opens up about the trauma and grief of pregnancy loss, and the frustration of waiting hours to receive care at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax.

For more information, check out www.birthbabysleep.ca Katherine is a Health Promotion Specialist for Child Safety Link – a children's injury prevention centre at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. With unintentional injury as the leading cause of death in Canadian children, with injuries to children in motor vehicle collisions being at the top of this list...Katherine's work focuses on child passenger safety.  She is also the president of the Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada, a national not-for-profit that focuses on training and advocacy.I'm fortunate to have had Katherine as my trainer when becoming a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (aka “car seat techs”) - we are volunteers that can help you safely install your child's car seat. I've since had the pleasure of speaking with Katherine about car seat safety for children and we dove into a very important topic that comes up a lot with babies - namely how long is too long to be in a car seat and what should you do (and not do!) if your baby falls asleep in said car seat. Because we know that happens. Sometimes we go for a drive or a walk with a baby in the car seat for the sole purpose of getting them to sleep, so I totally get the struggle here… but there are some safety risks to be mindful of and we're going to dive into that a little bit. ...Mental Health MinuteI DO NOT want you to feel like you can NEVER allow your baby to sleep in the car seat. Going down this rabbit hole will only make you feel less than a great parent, but you are a great parent! We're all going to make decisions based on our own experiences, knowledge and cultural or environmental influences. As always, I want you to have all the facts so that you can make the best informed decisions you can when necessary.So, what are the FACTS?Well, The safest position for babies to sleep in is on their backs on a firm, flat surface. For babies under 1 year of age, you should always place your baby on his/her back for sleep.Babies MUST be in a certified car seat that is approved by the country of origin and they must be in the car seat at all times when travelling in a motorized vehicle. So now, how do we make decisions based on this information? Here are just a few options to give you some examples:If you are planning on going for a walk with baby with the hopes of he/she squeezing in a nap…Can you use a carrier instead?Or if you have the equipment, some stroller/seat combos have a bassinet that lays flat instead of the traditional car seat. So lying flat while out for a stroll might be an option for some people. If these are not options, or if you are driving while baby fall asleep in the car seat...Limit travel time as much as possible, definitely not going over 2hrs Take breaks when necessaryTake baby out of the car seat once you've reached your destination and transfer them to a safer sleeping surface, like their cribIf for some reason baby had to stay in his/her car seat while sleeping (FOR A SHORT PERIOD), do not unclip them as their harness helps to keep them in a safer position.And AS ALWAYS when it comes to babies in car seats - make sure they are installed correctly and baby is harnessed safely every time, for every ride.Links:For more information about safety regulations and information on anything related to babies and children, check out Child Safety Link's website here.And to find a Certified Car Seat Tech, visit the Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada's website here to find a tech in you area. 

Send us a Text Message.For more information, check out www.birthbabysleep.ca Katherine is a Health Promotion Specialist for Child Safety Link – a children's injury prevention centre at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. With unintentional injury as the leading cause of death in Canadian children, with injuries to children in motor vehicle collisions being at the top of this list...Katherine's work focuses on child passenger safety. She is also the president of the Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada, a national not-for-profit that focuses on training and advocacy.I'm fortunate to have had Katherine as my trainer when becoming a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (aka “car seat techs”) - we are volunteers that can help you safely install your child's car seat. I've since had the pleasure of speaking with Katherine about car seat safety for children and we dove into a very important topic that comes up a lot with babies - namely how long is too long to be in a car seat and what should you do (and not do!) if your baby falls asleep in said car seat. Because we know that happens. Sometimes we go for a drive or a walk with a baby in the car seat for the sole purpose of getting them to sleep, so I totally get the struggle here… but there are some safety risks to be mindful of and we're going to dive into that a little bit. ...Mental Health MinuteI DO NOT want you to feel like you can NEVER allow your baby to sleep in the car seat. Going down this rabbit hole will only make you feel less than a great parent, but you are a great parent! We're all going to make decisions based on our own experiences, knowledge and cultural or environmental influences. As always, I want you to have all the facts so that you can make the best informed decisions you can when necessary.So, what are the FACTS?Well, The safest position for babies to sleep in is on their backs on a firm, flat surface. For babies under 1 year of age, you should always place your baby on his/her back for sleep.Babies MUST be in a certified car seat that is approved by the country of origin and they must be in the car seat at all times when travelling in a motorized vehicle. So now, how do we make decisions based on this information? Here are just a few options to give you some examples:If you are planning on going for a walk with baby with the hopes of he/she squeezing in a nap…Can you use a carrier instead?Or if you have the equipment, some stroller/seat combos have a bassinet that lays flat instead of the traditional car seat. So lying flat while out for a stroll might be an option for some people. If these are not options, or if you are driving while baby fall asleep in the car seat...Limit travel time as much as possible, definitely not going over 2hrs Take breaks when necessaryTake baby out of the car seat once you've reached your destination and transfer them to a safer sleeping surface, like their cribIf for some reason baby had to stay in his/her car seat while sleeping (FOR A SHORT PERIOD), do not unclip them as their harness helps to keep them in a safer position.And AS ALWAYS when it comes to babies in car seats - make sure they are installed correctly and baby is harnessed safely every time, for every ride.Links:For more information about safety regulations and information on anything related to babies and children, check out Child Safety Link's website here.And to find a Certified Car Seat Tech, visit the Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada's website

Dr. Abish shares insights into what it's like treating children and teens, and the complexities of serving this youngest age group as well as their follow up care. Dr. Abish attended McGill Medical school in Montreal and then completed pediatric training at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, as well as a fellowship in pediatric hematology and Oncology in New York at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer center.

Historically children’s pain has been poorly understood and treated, replete with misconceptions that though improving, still persist. Children deserve to be tended to with proper treatment and care. In order for them to grow healthy, responsible and happy citizens of the world, they need to be in an environment that fosters growth, learning and protects them from unnecessary suffering and illness. Children are not small adults. In this episode, I’m joined with Dr. Finley, a pediatric anesthesiologist and pain physician, to discuss what’s unique about pediatric pain and why we can’t just treat children as small adults especially when it comes to pain management.   Dr. Finley is a trailblazer in pediatric pain medicine. He is the co-leader of the ChildKind International Initiative, and has worked for over 20 years in pain research and management. He has published over 100 papers in peer-reviewed journals and has lectured widely, with more than 230 invited presentations on six continents. Dr. Finley is passionate about pain service development and how to spread awareness and better improve pain care for children.   Listen to this episode as we talk about what we can do as healthcare professionals to advance pediatric pain medicine and serve more children!   Takeaways In This Episode   The role Canadian healthcare professionals have played in the development of pediatric pain research What’s unique about the environment in Canada that allows pediatric pain research to flourish What’s unique about children and their pain The biggest reason (and other barriers) for failure to treat pain How we can achieve pain treatment for kids more responsibly The skills that pediatric practitioners need for appropriate management of pediatric pain The four components of a comprehensive pain management program Dr. Finley’s advice to aspiring clinicians wanting to pursue a career in pediatric pain management   Links Allen Finley, MD FRCPC, FAAP  LinkedIn Email: allen.finley@dal.ca Cultivating Resilience During Times of Stress and Trauma  Pediatric Pain: a team sport in need of transformation  3 Areas every healthcare provider can influence to improve children’s pain care  PEDIATRIC-PAIN Listserve  ChildKind International  IASP Virtual Series Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP)   Proactive Pain Solutions Physicians Academy About Our Guest Dr. Allen Finley Dr. Allen Finley is a pediatric anesthesiologist who has worked for 25 years in pain research and management. He is Professor of Anesthesia and Psychology at Dalhousie University, and holds the inaugural Dr. Stewart Wenning Chair in Pediatric Pain Management at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax. He has published over 120 papers in peer-reviewed journals and has lectured widely, with more than 250 invited presentations on six continents.    He started the PEDIATRIC-PAIN e-mail discussion list in 1993, bringing together pain researchers and clinicians from over 40 countries. His own research and educational projects have recently taken him to Jordan, Thailand, China, Brazil, and elsewhere.    His main interest is pain service development and advocacy for improved pain care for children around the world, and he is co-leader of the ChildKind International Initiative.

SERIES 3 | EPISODE 1: Examining the Controversy Around Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) in Preterm Infants GUEST: Souvik Mitra, MD,  MScAssistant Professor & NeonatologistDepartment of Pediatrics, Dalhousie University & IWK Health Centre, HalifaxSocial Media Editor, International Society of Evidence Based NeonatologyThe treatment of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in preterm infants is the focus of much debate and controversy. Dr. Souvik Mitra offers insight for patient's families and caregivers as to how recent research has impacted our understanding of PDAs and what the future might hold for treatment options.Dr Souvik Mitra is a neonatologist and researcher based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. His primary research interest is improving outcomes of preterm babies with a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), both through systemic review of current evidence and generation of new evidence through clinical research. He is the Principal Investigator of an ongoing CIHR-funded pan-Canadian study comparing the different medications used for treating a PDA, as well as the lead on several Cochrane Neonate systematic reviews on this topic. Dr. Mitra is also the social media editor for the International Society for Evidence-Based Neonatology. You can follow the society on Twitter at @EBNEO and Dr. Mitra himself at @souvik_neo.

What are the risks of keeping children physically distant from their peers... for too long? We talk to Dr. Krista Jangaard, the President and CEO of the IWK Health Centre, about how you balance concerns over COVID-19 transmission with the health impacts of missing out on school and other organized activities.

For our 13th episode, we circle back to continue our discussion on the health and well-being of children during the COVID-19 pandemic. NCCID's Margaret Haworth-Brockman speaks with Dr. Joanne Langley, a pediatric infectious disease clinician in Halifax at IWK Health Centre and Dalhousie University, about current pediatric considerations for COVID-19 including epidemiology, presenting symptoms and demographic data.

For our 11th episode, we discuss the health and well-being of children during the COVID-19 pandemic. NCCID's Margaret Haworth-Brockman speaks with Dr. Joanne Langley, a pediatric infectious disease clinician in Halifax at IWK Health Centre and Dalhousie University, about current pediatric considerations for COVID-19.

  This CPS podcast covers special considerations when caring for children and youth from Canadian military families.  This includes understanding unique stresses, identifying families at risk of challenges coping during a parent’s deployment, recognizing common issues for children as well as the importance of community resources and advocacy.  It was developed by Dr. Katie Girgulis, a Pediatrics Resident at Dalhousie University and the IWK Health Centre in collaboration with Dr. Anne Rowan-Legg, the main author of the 2017 CPS position statement that will be reviewed in this podcast.

For this week's episode of Inspirational Leadership I spoke with Jennifer Gillivan, the President and CEO of the IWK Foundation. The Foundation is the primary fundraising and outreach partner of the IWK Health Centre, which provides critical and specialized care to women, children, youth and families throughout the Maritimes. Jennifer is a very passionate supporter and public speaker on the rights of Women and Children in our society. ⇢ Get full show notes and more information here: https://kristenharcourt.com/2020/03/24/whole-person-focused-leadership-with-jennifer-gillivan/

Christine Chambers, PhD, RPsych, joins us to discuss her career trajectory, making your research meaningful and accessible to the public, multiple role management and delegation, doing good work, and so much more!Dr. Christine Chambers is a Clinical Psychologist, Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Children’s Pain, and a Killam Professor in the Departments of Pediatrics and Psychology & Neuroscience at Dalhousie University. She is the Scientific Director of a national knowledge mobilization network, Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP). Headquartered at Dalhousie, SKIP’s mission is to improve children's pain management by mobilizing evidence-based solutions through coordination and collaboration. She is also the incoming scientific director of the Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (IHDCYH) at the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Dr. Chambers’ research is based in the Centre for Pediatric Pain Research at the IWK Health Centre and is aimed at improving the assessment and management of children’s pain. She has published over 150 articles in peer reviewed scientific journals and was identified as one of the top 10 most productive women clinical psychology professors in Canada. Follow Dr. Christine Chambers on Twitter. To learn more about the Centre for Pediatric Pain Research, Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP) and the It Doesn't Have to Hurt initiative, visit their websites.This episode of Accidental Intellectual is produced by Bronwyn Lamond, Rachael Lyon, Harrison McNaughtan, Stephanie Morris, Lee Propp, and Ariana Simone. Our theme music is by Alexandra Willet and our branding by Maxwell McNaughtan.To learn more about the Accidental Intellectual podcast and get full show notes and a transcript of this episode, visit our website at www.accidentalintellectual.com.

Jennifer Gillivan is the celebrated President & CEO of the IWK Foundation. Since 2012 she has driven unprecedented results for the organization. She is also so much more. She is a respected leader in Canada, a community builder and a champion of women and children. Smart, kind, humble, innovative and funny (humour style coming from her Irish roots!

Our topic for this episode is about working with Trans* and Gender Diverse Youth. We’ll hear from Dr. Suzanne Zinck from the IWK Health Centre who will discuss the basics of the 5 elements of care and will use a case study to illustrate the concepts discussed. It’s important to note that practices discussed in this podcast are sensitive and only intended for qualified and trained mental health professionals. This podcast is a collaborative project between the IWK Health Centre in Halifax and Capitalize for Kids to improve health outcomes for children and families across Canada.

Our topic for this episode is Adolescent Concurrent Disorders. We’ll hear from Dr. Selene Etches from the IWK Health Centre who will discuss working with pre-contemplative and contemplative youth with concurrent disorders. It’s important to note that practices discussed in this podcast are sensitive and only intended for qualified and trained mental health professionals. This podcast is a collaborative project between the IWK Health Centre in Halifax and Capitalize for Kids to improve health outcomes for children and families across Canada.

In this episode of Emerging Topics, Dr. Noni MacDonald discusses the rationale, issues, and knowledge gaps of mandatory childhood immunizations. Guest speaker Dr. Noni MacDonald is a professor of Paediatrics at Dalhousie University and the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Dr. MacDonald has been long recognized in Canada and internationally, as a leader in paediatric infectious disease and global health as well as an advocate for children and youth health. 

Our topic for this episode is Adolescent Eating Disorders Diagnosis and Treatment. We’ll hear from Dr. Brynn Kelly and Jessica Wournell from the IWK Health Centre who will discuss family based treatment for adolescent eating disorders. They will use a case study to illustrate the concepts that are discussed. It’s important to note that practices discussed in this podcast are sensitive and only intended for qualified and trained mental health professionals. This podcast is a collaborative project between the IWK Health Centre in Halifax and Capitalize for Kids to improve health outcomes for children and families across Canada.

Our topic for this episode is The Psychosis Continuum. We’ll hear from Dr. Sabina Abidi and Laura Carnegy from the IWK Health Centre who will discuss early intervention strategies for youth presenting with psychotic experiences who may be at risk for illness development. They will also review the course of illness of a youth presenting with early signs of psychosis symptoms including differential diagnosis using a case-base model. It’s important to note that practices discussed in this podcast are sensitive and only intended for qualified and trained mental health professionals. This podcast is a collaborative project between the IWK Health Centre in Halifax and Capitalize for Kids to improve health outcomes for children and families across Canada.

This podcast reviews the CPS practice point on the medical assessment of fractures in suspected child maltreatment: infants and young children with skeletal injury.  This podcast was developed by Dr. Dominique Piché, a third year paediatric resident at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, NS, Dr. Laurel Chauvin-Kimoff, a staff paediatrician specializing in child maltreatment at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, Dr. Claire Allard-Dansereau of l’Hopital Ste Justine and Dr. Margaret Colbourne of BC Children’s Hospital.

Ce podcast révisera l’énoncé de principe de la Société canadienne de pédiatrie et discutera du diagnostic et des investigations appropriées pour le retard global de développement (RGD) et le handicap intellectuel (HI). Il a été créé par Dre. Meghan Pike, résidente en pédiatrie de deuxième année au IWK Health Centre à l'Université Dalhousie à Halifax, sous la direction du Dre Stacey Bélanger, pédiatre du développement à l’Université de Montréal et de Dre Joannie Caron, pédiatre ayant complété une formation complémentaire en pédiatrie du développement à L’Université de Montréal.

This podcast will go over the new Canadian Paediatric Society position statement on this topic and discuss the diagnosis and management of global developmental delay and intellectual disability. This podcast was created by Dr. Meghan Pike, a second year Paediatrics resident at the IWK Health Centre at Dalhousie University in Halifax, under the guidance of Dr. Stacey Belanger, a Child Development Specialist at the University of Montreal and Dr. Joannie Caron, a general paediatrician who completed a fellowship in Developmental Paediatrics at the University of Montreal.

This podcast summarizes the 2011 Canadian Pediatric Society (CPS) statement on the management of complicated pneumonia in children and youth and was created by Colleen O’Connor, a third-year medical student at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in collaboration with PedsCases and the CPS. This podcast was developed with support from Dr. Tania Wong, a General Pediatrician at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax as well as Dr. Thea Chibuk, a General Pediatrician at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton and the lead author of this position statement.

Cette baladodiffusion a pour but de résumer le document de principe de 2011 de la Société canadienne de pédiatrie (SCP) sur la prise en charge de la pneumonie complexe; elle a été créée par Colleen O’Connor, une étudiante de troisième année à l’Université Dalhousie à Halifax, en Nouvelle-Écosse, en collaboration avec PedsCases et la SCP. Cette baladodiffusion fut développée avec l’appui de Dr. Tania Wong, une pédiatre générale au IWK Health Centre à Halifax, ainsi que Dr. Thea Chibuk, une pédiatre générale au Stollery Children’s Hospital à Edmonton et l’auteure principale de ce document de principe.

The topic for our first episode is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. We’ll hear from Dr. Alexa Bagnell and Dr. Ann Marie Joyce from the IWK Health Centre who will provide an intro to OCD treatment and discuss Exposure Response Prevention. We’ll also hear a case study to provide a real-world example of how this method is applied in practice. Learn about Capitalize for Kids: https://www.capitalizeforkids.org/ Learn about IWK: http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/

Dr. Patricia Lingley-Pottie, President and CEO of the Stongest Families Institute, is also a scientist at the IWK Health Centre and Assistant Professor at Dalhousie University and Kati Lavigne, Vice President of Operations joins me to discuss their approach.

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE 2017 ICE AWARDS AND/OR TO PURCHASE TICKETS, GO TO www.iceawards.ca Welcome to Episode 4 of ICEBREAKERS, the official 2017 ICE Awards podcast, celebrating the best of Atlantic Canadian creativity! Join hosts Shawn King, Partner and Chief Creative Officer from Arrivals +Departures, and Tyler MacLeod, VP Client Services at M5, as they interview the brightest minds in the region on the topic of Atlantic Canadian Creativity. Today's guest: The Right Honourable Lord Mayor Of Halifax! Mayor Savage was first elected on October 20, 2012, running on a platform to make Halifax the most liveable, entrepreneurial and inclusive city in the country, principles that continue to shape his work at City Hall and in the community. Mayor Savage is an active member of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Big City Mayors’ Caucus and a strong voice in support of local economic development, immigration, social equity, and infrastructure investment. In October 2015, Mayor Savage was selected by his counterparts from across the country to co-chair the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Syrian refugee response task force. The role allowed him to draw on his long political experience to help draw cities together to share best practices in response to the Syrian refugee and resettlement. In the fall of 2015, Mayor Savage became president of the World Energy Cities partnership, an international organization of cities with significant energy sector interests. In March 2016, he was honoured as a Modern Maker of Canada by the Canadian Institute on Governance during a ceremony recognizing the growing role of civic leaders in driving the economic prosperity for the country. Mayor Savage has demonstrated community leadership in social, health and cultural organizations, as a board member for the IWK Health Centre and Neptune Theatre, as a former President of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, and through his involvement with Junior Achievement, The Red Cross, Canadian National Institute for the Blind and the United Way. Mayor Savage and his wife Darlene have two children, Emma and Conor, and continue to make their home in Dartmouth where Mayor Savage grew up and attended school before graduating from Dalhousie University

Parents are key knowledge users of evidence about children’s pain, and more and more are turning to social media for information about child health. Join us as we chat to Dr. Christine Chambers about pediatric pain, the impact of social media on parents with children in pain, and the “It Doesn’t Have to Hurt” social media initiative. It Doesn't Have to Hurt is a unique science-media partnership between health researchers (lead by Dr. Chambers) and an award-winning online publisher targeted primarily to Canadian mothers, Erica Ehm’s Yummy Mummy Club (YMC). Dr. Chambers is a clinical psychologist and Professor in the Departments of Pediatrics and Psychology & Neuroscience at Dalhousie University in Halifax and her research lab is based in the Centre for Pediatric Pain Research at the IWK Health Centre. 

Interview with Dr. Noni MacDonald, Professor of Pediatrics at Dalhousie University with a clinical appointment in Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Recent evidence from Ontario suggests that vaccine hesitancy and refusal may be on the rise. In a commentary published in CMAJ, Dr. MacDonald and colleague Ève Dubé discuss the importance of immunization surveillance and tailored interventions to address vaccine hesitancy. Full article (subscription required): www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.150707

Faculty: Cynthia King-Moore, a Clinical Dietician at IWK Health Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada,   and Dr. Robert Baldassano Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine and Director of the Center for Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Faculty: Cynthia King-Moore, a Clinical Dietician at IWK Health Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, and Dr. Robert Baldassano Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine and Director of the Center for Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.