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Teachers at Nova Scotia children’s hospital help patients keep up with schoolwork
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Teachers at Nova Scotia children’s hospital help patients keep up with schoolwork
Teachers working full-time at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax say they're aiming to ensure patients don't fall behind on schoolwork during their hospital stay.
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