Museum of Health Care Education Program Brochure 2025-2026
August 6, 2025
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Now hiring: Public Programs Intern
June 16, 2025
JOB TITLE: Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage Public Programs Intern POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 1 SALARY: $18.70/hr, 35-hour week START / END DATES: September 1, 2025 – March 28, 2026 (30 weeks) DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Monday, July 14, 2025 at 4:30pm LOCATION: Museum of Health Care at Kingston (Ann Baillie Building NHS, 32 George … More Now hiring: Public Programs Intern
MHC Receives City of Kingston Heritage Grant funding for 2024
January 18, 2024
Copied from press release from Kingston & Area Association of Museums, Art Galleries and Historic Sites, January 17, 2024 The City of Kingston Heritage Fund (CKHF) is proud to present a total of $428,496.37 to 11 Kingston community organizations, dedicated to enriching cultural heritage experiences through out the city. The CKHF has provided funding for … More MHC Receives City of Kingston Heritage Grant funding for 2024
GivingTuesday Campaign 2023
November 21, 2023
This GivingTuesday, we are asking for your support as we work to revitalize the way we tell the story of Canada’s nursing history and change the focus from nursing education to the skilled and often challenging work of a professional nurse. … More GivingTuesday Campaign 2023
Sick City: Unlocking the Secrets of Kingston’s Medical History
July 10, 2023
The Museum of Health Care’s Sick City Outdoor Guided Walking Tours have returned for the summer!
Walk in the footsteps of some of Kingston’s earliest residents and arrivals as they engage in a quest for health care in the Limestone City. The stories of the establishment of one of Canada’s oldest public hospitals, Kingston General Hospital, and Queen’s School of Medicine are full of success and sacrifice, triumph and tragedy. Join us for a fascinating look into the lives of those that lived, arrived and died here, as we unlock the secrets of Kingston’s medical history. … More Sick City: Unlocking the Secrets of Kingston’s Medical History
Queen’s Work Study Positions Available!
September 16, 2022
The Museum is hiring for the following positions through the Queen’s University Work Study Program. Please check your eligibility for the Work Study Program prior to submitting your resume. … More Queen’s Work Study Positions Available!
The Story of Perry Davis and His Painkiller
July 26, 2022
Perry Davis (1791–1862) was born in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, on July 7, 1791. His parents owned no property and thus did not even show up on tax records at the time of Davis’ birth. By 1837, he had tried, unsuccessfully, to start multiple businesses, leaving him $4500 in debt. In 1840, Davis became so sick that his pain was debilitating. His solution? A mix of alcohol, opiates, and herbs, which would later be dubbed “Perry Davis’ Painkiller.” … More The Story of Perry Davis and His Painkiller
The Story of Dr. Leonidas H. Berry and His Gastroscope
July 5, 2022
Born in North Carolina in 1902, Dr. Leonidas Berry was one of the leading gastroenterologists of his time. After working as the first black intern at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, he went on to become a junior attending physician at Chicago’s Provident Hospital, the first American hospital owned and operated by African-Americans. … More The Story of Dr. Leonidas H. Berry and His Gastroscope
Indigenous History Month: Dr. Oronhyatekha
June 21, 2022
Dr. Oronhyatekha, meaning “Burning Sky” or “Burning Cloud”), also known as Peter Martin, a Kanyen’kehà:ka (Mohawk) became one of the first Indigenous persons in Canada to earn a medical degree on May 22, 1867. … More Indigenous History Month: Dr. Oronhyatekha
Indigenous History Month: Dr. Peter Edmund Jones (Kahkewaquonaby)
June 7, 2022
In 1866, Dr. Peter Edmund Jones became North America’s first licensed Indigenous physician after attending medical school at the University of Toronto and Queen’s College (now Queen’s University). He became a strong voice for the rights and health of Indigenous peoples, lobbying the federal government on behalf of Indigenous peoples, and promoting tuberculosis vaccination programs and advocating for public health initiatives. … More Indigenous History Month: Dr. Peter Edmund Jones (Kahkewaquonaby)