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Healing Threads: Occupational Therapy during the World Wars
Although work, art, and craft were present in health care spaces at the turn of the twentieth century, occupational therapy as a distinct medical field largely formed in response to World War I (1914–1918).
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 of ‘chronic mental disease’ – using occupations in the form of work and craft to compliment routine treatment. This laid the groundwork for a new medical profession in Canada: occupational therapy.
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 of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Queen’s University. This is the second part of an interview with Dr. Waddington.
Part 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 the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Queen’s University.l
Selling the Cure, Inventing the Culture: The Commodification of Indigenous Peoples in Patent Medicine Marketing
June marks National Indigenous History Month. At the Museum of Health Care, we recognize the harms Indigenous Peoples experience in health care systems across North America.
The Art of Science: Santiago Ramón Y Cajal and the Neuron Doctrine
A flower garden with delicate forms. Elegant and luxurious trees. Mysterious butterflies.
Jane's Walks Kingston 2025 Schedule
The Museum of Health Care is proud to participate in this year's Jane's Walks!The Museum's wildly popular Sick City: Unlocking the Secrets of Kingston's Medical History outdoor guided tour is included in this year's schedule, running Friday, May 2 at 10am.
Rat Poison, Honey and Testicles - A Twisted Tale of Doping
People will go to any lengths to win. A drive for competition has underscored much of human history, leading to the establishment of competitive environments and the search for an elusive edge over your rivals.
Just a Gut Feeling: Eating and Emotions Across Time
All of this is to say that people’s relationships with food, feelings, and health have always been complicated. Although there’s no longer a full roster of doctors ready to get you on a diet to balance out your humours and suppress your urges, there’s still a lot of discussion around eating and emotions. “Hangrieness,” for example, is no joke.
