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Our Events Calendar is updated regularly, so check frequently to see what's happening! E-mail us for more information, or to sign up for our e-newsletter. We are now accessible to those for whom the stairs up to our entrance verandah acted as a barrier to exploring our museum. Universal access is via our modern tower beside the parking lot on George St.

Our Funny Bodies - March Break Programs for Ages 6 and Up
March 17, 2010 - 10am to noon OR
March 18, 2010 - 10am to noon OR
March 19, 2010 - 2pm to 4pm
At the Museum of Health Care (32 George St., beside KGH)
ADMISSION BY DONATION (suggested amount of $5/participant).
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Shake your phalanges! Hear your heart beating! Race to construct a skeleton! Engage all five senses and discover fascinating details about the human body through hands-on crafts and activities! Suitable for ages 6 and up (parents welcome). Admission by donation (suggested amount of $5 per participant). Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register call Catherine Toews at 613-548-2419 or e-mail museum@kgh.kari.net.
Click here to view/download the "Our Funny Bodies" March Break poster
For a full day of activities consider visiting the nearby Agnes Etherington Art Centre.
Work Hard, Play Hard:
The Making of a Nurse in Kingston - 1890 to 1970
A Public Lecture by Paul Robertson (for the Kingston Historical Society)
March 17, 2010 - 7:30 pm
At Kingston Frontenac Public Library (Wilson Room)
130 Johnson Street
FREE ADMISSION
Canada's First Neurologist: A Story of Paralysis, Dogs and Royalty
A Public Lecture by Dr. Gregory Baran
April 8, 2010 - 7:00 pm
At the Glaxo Wellcome Clinical Education Centre
(Louise D. Acton Building, 31 George St., Queen's University)
FREE ADMISSION
Dr David Shirres was Canada's first Neurologist at the turn of the 20th Century. The story of his life and work will be explored. An emphasis will be given to his most famous paper "The Regeneration of Spinal Neurons in Man" in which a patient with a total paralysis improved after spinal cord transplantation. Dr. Gregory Baran is a full time family physician with an interest in medical antiques and the history of medicine. He portrays the role of an 18-19c Military Surgeon.

November 3, 2009
Medical Miracles: Doctors, Saints, and Healing in the Modern World
Click here for a review of our Public Lecture by Dr. Jacalyn Duffin.
October 21, 2009
Name that Artefact for the KGH Nurses' Alumnae Dinner
Click here for a review of this event and to find out how you can have your own game at your next event.
August 28, 2009
Kingston Region - Meet and Greet hosted by the OMA
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February 2009 - Museum Movie Night
For more information and to watch the videos, Click here.
September 2009 - Dr. Patch Adams Lecture
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Fun Fact - One Third of Worlds Population
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November 16th, 2009 DEADLINE
Museum Matching Gift Challenge
We are appealing to you to help us realize the full potential of this ‘matched gift' challenge. Click here to find out more.
Nov. 3, 2009 - FREE Public Lecture
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The Museum helped a local writer with research for his newly released novel
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Fun Fact - 1972 KGH First Male Graduate
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2009 Margaret Angus Research Fellowship Evening Presentation
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Fun Fact Video Introduction
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September 2009 - Saying Goodbye and Thank you To our 2009 Summer Staff
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Oct 1, 2009 - Join us for the 2009 Research Fellowship Evening Presentation
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2008 Margaret Angus Research Fellowship Evening Presentation
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Sept. 15th, 2009 DEADLINE - Museum Matching Gift Challenge
We are appealing to you to help us realize the full potential of this ‘matched gift' challenge. Click here to find out more.
New Images - The Museum Changes its Point of View
View the slideshow of the Kingston General Hospital's ever changing expansion through a photo documentary. Click here to find out more.
August 2009 - Inventory and Cleaning of Artefact Storage
View some of the important hard work that the summer Curatorial Assistants here at the Museum have accomplished. Click here to find out more.
August 2009 issue of BAILLIEbytes is available
Click here to view the BAILLIEbytes online.
August 7, 2009 - Local Museum Round Robin
Summer students from six local Museums participated in an event to showcase their Museums. Click here to find out more.
August 15, 2008 - Artefact Donation Received
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July 15 and July 21, 2009 - Summer Day Camp Visits
For more information, click here.
July 2009 - Volume 12, Issue 2 BAILLIEwick newsletter has been published
Click here to view the BAILLIEwick online (requires Acrobat Reader)
2003 Blast from the Past -- Museum of Health Care Highlight on "More to Life"
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2003 Blast from the Past -- Museum of Health Care Highlight on "Senior Scope"
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2002 Blast from the Past -- Museum of Health Care Highlight on "Body and Health"
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2002 Blast from the Past -- Museum of Health Care Highlight on "CKWS TV Newswatch @ 6”
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30 June 2009 - Ontario Volunteer Awards
Three of the Museum's volunteers receive awards to honour their 10 year volunteering commitment. Click here to find out more.
20 June 2009 - Kingston Doors Open
Museum Interpreter, Cathy Neilson provides an overview of the festivities at the Museum of Health Care during the weekend activities. Click here to find out more.
15 June 2009 - First Capital Day 2009
Museum Tour Guide / Marketer, Victoria Harrison provides an account of the festivities provided by the Museum of Health Care. Click here to find out more.
11 June 2009 - Michelin Green Guide Recommendation
The Astonishing Past of Kingston General Hospital Guided Walking Tour is featured in the newly released Michelin Green Guide (Ontario). For more information on this series of travel guides, click here. To book a walking tour call 613-548-2419 or e-mail tour@kgh.kari.net.
28 May 2009 - FLY FM Radio Interview with Executive Director Dr. James Low
Dr. James Low was interviewed as part of FLY FM's Family Matters segment. Click here to hear the clip.
Until December 2009 - Kellogg's Adventure Passes
As part of the "Kellogg's Adventure Pass" promotion, we are offering free walking tours by appointment. Click for more information in English or French.
24 April 2009 - Museum of Health Care Display Supports Buy-A-Net's Work
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Free Public Events
March 4, 2010 ~ When Medicine Met Science Fiction Film Night
March Break Programs 2010 ~ Our Funny Bodies
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Ex crypta: The Curator’s Blog
The Book of a Life
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November 13, 2008
For Service to Humanity: Nursing Gallery Opening
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Due to the Kingston General Hospital expansion and construction, the Museum is unable to guarantee parking in our parking lot.
Click here to view the Museum's photo-documentary of the Kingston General Hospital expansion project.
To learn more about the improvements at Kingston General Hospital, click here.
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