Thank you to Emily Wright from the Kingstonist for covering our new name! Find the article below👇 www.kingstonist.com/news/museum-... #Kingston #YGK #CanadianMuseumofHealthCare

In February, the Museum will be showing a medical horror film series at the Screening Room in partnership with The Cinema Society of Kingston. ⁠ 🎥X: the Man with X-Ray Eyes-Feb. 8 at 4pm⁠ 🎥The Face of Another-Feb. 15 at 4pm⁠ 🎥⁠Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde-Feb. 22 at 4pm⁠ 🎟️Tickets: $10

At the Canadian Museum of Health Care, we explore how past practices, innovations, and lived experiences continue to shape health care today. By understanding where we’ve come from, we create space for reflection, learning, and more compassionate care.🩺💊 #CanadianMuseumofHealthCare

The Canadian Museum of Health Care is hiring through the Queen's University SWEP program! These positions are 35 hours per week at $18.60/hour. Visit careers.sso.queensu.ca/login.htm or visit our booth at the Summer Opportunities Fair on Tuesday January 20th at Mitchell Hall to learn more.

A new name. A new look. The same heart.⁠ ⁠ As our work has grown, so has our responsibility to reflect health care stories from across the country. We’re proud to share our new name: the Canadian Museum of Health Care. ⁠ ⁠ We can’t wait to welcome you into this exciting new chapter with us!⁠💖

Collections spotlight🔦 Dr A. W. Chase’s Calendar Almanac, 1941 Chase was a travelling salesman of “eclectic medicine.” Although he died in 1885, this 1941 edition still used Chase’s image to sell its cures. On the second page, there is someone’s drawing of Dr Chase with his beard and glasses.

We have a big announcement that drops on January 12th. It’s been so hard to keep this one a secret. We can’t wait to welcome you into this exciting new chapter with us!✨

This Holiday season, we would like to introduce our collection of ‘Christmas Seals’, stamps you could attach to any letters or gifts. For a small cost, you could purchase a stamp and have the proceeds go to charity. The chosen cause was fighting the infectious disease tuberculosis. #Histmed

Season's greetings from the Museum of Health Care❄️ Reminder: the Museum will be closed to the public from December 20th to January 6th. If you have any questions of concerns during that time, please reach out to [email protected] and we will respond as soon as we can.

✨ What a year at the Museum of Health Care! In 2025, we engaged over 8,000 visitors, hosted the national debut of They are loved by @traceymae.bsky.social, and unveiled a brand new temporary exhibit: A Fantastical Medical Bestiary. And that’s just a few of the highlights! 🏛️🩺

Museum Director, Dr. Simge Erdogan-O'Connor, will be speaking on a panel: Inclusive by Design. Date: December 17th, 2025 TIme: 5pm Location: Aga Kahn Museum, 77 Wynford Dr, North York, ON Tickets: Free, but registration is required Register today: agakhanmuseum.org/whats-on/inc...

How important are Kingston’s museums to our local economy? Find out at Wisdom Wednesdays, where the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce welcomes Dr. Simge Erdogan-O'Connor, Museum Director at the Museum of Health Care. View the recording of the session at the following link: youtu.be/A6Hk0k4rDUM

🔦Collections Spotlight🔦 Canada has recently seen an uptick in cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. This 1938 box once held the antigen for pertussis. Before the advent of antibiotic treatment, this antigen was recommended for both prevention and early treatment of the disease.

After 30 years of exploring medical history, the Museum of Health Care looks back on its own. ⁠ ⁠ This intervention will disperse images from the Ann Baillie building’s long history to provide perspective on its roots as a nursing school and how far the Museum of Health Care has come. #histmed

This Wisdom Wednesday, the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce welcomes Dr. Erdogan-O'Connor who explore the role Kingston’s museums play in driving economic growth. 📅Date: December 10th, 2025 ⏰️Time: 11:30am Register for the virtual session today: business.kingstonchamber.ca/chamber-even...

Have you ever wondered why we associate snakes with healthcare? Satisfy your curiosity by checking out the newest blog post from student Abby Baillargeon! Discover the myths that surround serpents! Read all about it here: www.museumofhealthcare.ca/blog/cold-bl...

🔦Collections Spotlight🔦 Did you know that decommissioned Toronto street cars were once used to house Tuberculosis patients? This 1905 image shows the inside a converted street car at the Toronto Free Hosiptal for Consumptives. #Tuberculosis #histmed #Toronto #MuseumofHealthCare

The Museum of Health Care has been nominated for the Community Votes Kingston in the Museum category! You can vote for us everyday until December 7th. Vote today at the following link! kingston.communityvotes.com/2025/09/spor...

Help shape the future of the Museum of Health Care by sharing your feedback in a focus group! ⁠ ⁠ The focus group will take place at the Museum of Health Care and will take approximately two hours of your time.⁠ ⁠ Sign up today: forms.gle/sAgxFR3KZuKy...

Today marks World Diabetes Day. ⁠Before synthetic insulin, treatments were made from animal sources like cattle and pigs. This 1982 ad features Humulin, the first lab-made insulin created using E. coli bacteria. It hit the Canadian market in December 1983.⁠ ⁠ #WorldDiabetesDay

There is a new blog post from the curator, Rowena McGowan! At the end of October, the Museum introduced its latest temporary exhibit "A Fantastical Medical Bestiary." Check out this behind-the-scenes look at our newest exhibit! Read more: www.museumofhealthcare.ca/blog/medical...

In this new blog post, Shaelagh Cull discusses the new fields of research that cropped up around occupational therapy in the mid-twentieth century! Read more: www.museumofhealthcare.ca/blog/warp-an... ⁠ Thanks to Ian M. Fraser and Janine M. Schweitzer for sponsoring this year's Fellowship.

From unicorns to dragons, step into a world where medicine, natural history and mythology come together. The Museum of Health Care's new temporary exhibit, "A Fantastical Medical Bestiary," explores how ideas about animals have intersected with healing traditions through history. #Histmed

At the Museum of Health Care, we connect Canada’s healthcare past to the innovations shaping its future. We’re honoured to be the Title Sponsor of upcoming event, Community Voices on November 13. This sponsorship is made possible through the generous support of Ian M. Fraser and Janine Schweitzer.

Join the Museum on Friday November 7, 2025 from 6 to 8pm for a free night of creating and learning! 2025 Fellow, Shaelagh Cull, will tell the story of occupational therapy through craft objects from the collections and explore how craft was used in rehabilitation programs in local institutions.

Happy Halloween from the Museum of Health Care!🎃 Thanks to everyone who attended Sips and Sprits last night, the museum is no longer cursed🗝️🍻 Special thanks to Daft Brewing and Professor Aditi Sen for sharing some plaguing ghost stories🪦

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Tim Cook, Chief Historian and Director of Research at the Canadian War Museum. We had the privilege of hosting a talk for his book, Lifesavers and Body Snatchers: Medical Care and the Struggle for Survival in the Great War in 2023.

Sips & Spirits invites you to an evening where history meets the haunted.⁠ ⁠ At 6:30 , attendees will gather for a chilling special talk by Aditi Sen, Associate Professor at Queen’s University.⁠ ⁠ Tickets are still avaliable here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket... #YGKevent #Halloween

The Museum of Health Care and Murney Tower Museum are teaming up for Escape the Museum 3 on October 25th from 3-8pm! Join us for two time-travelling adventures! Tickets: $8 per person, free for children under 5. Pre-registered tickets required: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...

🔦Collections spotlight🔦 Kingston General Hospital Dispensary in 1944 Search our collection today👉https://mhc.andornot.net/en #Histmed #Pharmacy #KGH #Hospital

We're thrilled to share that medical wax models in our collection were featured by Matt Edwards (2024 MARF) at the International Working Group on Medical Wax Models in Ingolstadt, Germany. #MedicalHistory #MuseumofHealthCare #Histmed #WaxModels

A new blog post from the 2025 Margaret Angus Research Fellow, Shaelagh Cull, is now live on our website! Check it out here: www.museumofhealthcare.ca/blog/8373 Thanks to Ian M. Fraser and Janine M. Schweitzer for sponsoring this year's Fellowship.

Step into the shadows of the Museum of Health Care on Thursday October 30th for an unforgettable Halloween night designed just for adults. Drinks will be flowing all night courtesy of the one and only Daft Brewing (available for purchase). ⁠ Reserve your spot today: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...

Many congratulations to Museum Director Dr. Simge Erdogan- O'Connor for being awarded a Kingston Young Professionals 40 Under 40 Award!🎉 This recognition is a testament to Simge's dedication to Kingston's cultural heritage. #Kingston40under40 #YGKnews

Help celebrate the opening of our new dental exhibit, Tooth Be Told on September 25th from 5pm to 8pm.🦷 Where: Museum of Health Care, 32 George Street, Kingston ON, K7L 2V7 Register here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket... #Dentalhistory #Histmed #MuseumofHealthCare #Kingstonevents

Get Ready for a New School Year with the Museum of Health Care! Our on-site, off-site, and virtual educational programs are now open for bookings! Request one today: forms.gle/u3f1hE4Y5nVW... Want to tailor a program for your class? Reach out anytime at 613-548-2419 or [email protected]

Did you know that the Museum of Health Care has a searchable database?🔍 The Museum of Health Care is home to more than 30,000 artefacts, from surgical tools to laboratory instruments, that bring to life the story of medical care. Happy exploring! #medicalhistory #histmed #museumofhealthcare

Congratulations to Museum of Health Care board member Dr. Alison Morehead for her curation of Lifeblood, a fascinating exhibition at the Munch Museum in Oslo, Norway. 🩸🖼️ Learn more about the exhibition here: www.munch.no/en/exhibitio... Photo Credit: Ove Kvavik/Munchmuseet #HistoryofMedicine

Find the first post by 2025 Margaret Angus Research Fellow Shaelagh Cull here: museumofhealthcare.blog/the-early-ye.... In the post, Cull traces the early years of occupational therapy in Kingston. Thanks to Ian M. Fraser and Janine M. Schweitzer for sponsoring this year's Fellowship. #histmed

They are loved- an epidemic of grief by @traceymae.bsky.social is expanding on August 18th. Chambers will be on site to add more textile donations as a physical representation of lost loved ones. This powerful installation is on view at the Museum of Health Care until October 3rd. #endthestigma

Are you a Queen's University student with a passion for history, education, and health care? The Museum of Health Care is hiring Public Programs Assistants through the Queen's Work Study program. Find the full job description on MyCareer: careers.sso.queensu.ca/home.htm #QueensUniversity

Did you know that the Museum of Health Care has a blog? Our all time more popular blog post highlights Robert Liston and his surgical skills! #HISTmed #MedicalHistory #RobertListon

There are three internship opportunities at the Museum of Health Care for HIST 512! Find details below👇

The Museum of Health Care is seeking feedback to better understand visitor experience and perceptions of the museum. Complete this 5-10 minute survey for an entry into a draw to win one of five $20 gift cards!🎉 Link to survey: forms.gle/4bGtc49DifM8...

Thank you William James Henderson Foundation for supporting our seniors programs! With this support, the museum can strengthen our seniors programming and our capacity for outreach🌟

Collections Spotlight: Freckle Lotion 980-18-173, circa 1900s Binghams' Pharmacy, 100 Yonge Street, Toronto Check out more pharmaceutical artifacts on our collections database: mhc.andornot.net/en/list?q=%2... #Histmed #MuseumofHealthCare #medicalhistory #pharmacyhistory

Find the Museum of Health Care at these upcoming events!⁠ ⁠ 🎆Celebrate Murney Tower Museum's 100th birthday ⁠ 🧸Teddy Bear Party supporting programs for BGC and Big Brothers Big Sisters⁠ ⁠ 🧹Make your own potion for Wicked ⁠ 🩺Learn more about us at the Visitor Centre⁠ #YGKevents #Kingstonevents

Collections Spotlight: the Parke-Davis Capsule Colour Selector This artifact was donated by a former salesman for Parke-Davis. Parke-Davis clients could customize the gelatin capsules for their product. The selector even slides to create endless colour combinations! #histmed #pharmacy

They are loved-an epidemic of grief, a powerful new textile installation by @traceymae.bsky.social makes its world debut at the Museum of Health Care. Learn more about the project: www.traceymae.com #endthestigma #overdoseawareness

Go behind the scenes during the installation of They are loved-an epidemic of grief by @traceymae.bsky.social at the Museum of Health Care. The Museum of Health Care is grateful for the support of Ontario Power Generation Regional Empowerment Grants Program, who sponsored this installation.