Close-up of a 1930s iron lung, with text describing its manufacturer.

MUSEUM BLOG

Explore our blog to learn about pieces from Canada’s largest collection of medical artifacts, discover the lesser-known history of health care, or hear about all of the exciting developments at the Canadian Museum of Health Care.

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Black History Month: Dr. Anderson Ruffin Abbott

First Canadian-born Black doctor.

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Black History Month: Dr. Charles R. Drew

First African-American to be an examiner for the American Board of Surgery. First director of the American Red Cross Blood Bank.

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Black History Month: Dr. Alexander Thomas Augusta

First African-American physician in the U.S. Army. First Black professor of medicine in the U.S. First Black hospital administrator in the U.S.

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Black History Month: Dr. James McCune Smith

First African-American to hold a medical degree.