Dr. Simge Erdogan-O’Connor Honoured with Kingston Young Professionals 40 Under 40 Award
The Kingston Economic Development Corporation has named Dr. Simge Erdogan-O’Connor as one of this year’s recipients of the…
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Based in Kingston, ON, our mission at the Museum of Health Care is to connect learners of all ages with Canadian health care’s complex and intriguing history.
Explore our blog to learn about select pieces from our 40,000 artifact collection, discover lesser known history about the medical profession, or take a look at our at-home educational activities.
The Early Years of Occupational Therapy in Kingston
The adoption of a therapeutic approach at the Kingston Asylum [had] proved a great success in the treatment…
Help shape the future of the Museum of Health Care!
The Museum of Health Care is seeking feedback from our audiences to better understand visitor experience and perceptions…
What Role Can Medical Museums Play in 2SLGBTQI+ Communities?
As Dr. Ashley Waddington noted in her interview with us here, gender diversity and its expression cannot be limited…
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Part 2: Gender affirming care in Kingston: in conversation with Dr. Ashley Waddington
To explore the topic of gender affirming care, we spoke to Dr. Ashley Waddington, an Associate Professor in the division…
Keep readingPart 1: Gender affirming care in Kingston: in conversation with Dr. Ashley Waddington
To continue exploring the topic of gender affirming care, Associate Professor in the division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility in…
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The Young Husband (From the Collection #31)
The Story Advice manuals as a distinct form of literature began appearing as early as the 17th century. William A. Alcott…
Von Graefe’s Cataract Knife (From the Collection #32)
The Story Cataracts are an opacity of the eye’s crystalline lens, found behind the pupil. This opacity stops rays of…
Teddy Bear Hospital Virtual Family Day Event
The Museum of Health Care at Kingston is encouraging all families and stuffy lovers to join in on the fun…
Virtual Scavenger Hunt
Did you see that! There seems to be some Lego figures hiding in the museum just waiting for you to…
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