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Volunteer Board and Museum Committee Members Wanted!
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Volunteer Board and Museum Committee Members Wanted!

We are looking for enthusiastic committee members who will help support museum staff and work diligently to support our mission and vision.The Museum is currently welcoming statements of interest for the following:Board of DirectorsFinance CommitteeAdvancement CommitteeHuman Resources CommitteeNote: Meetings are held virtually. In-person attendance is not required.

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Historian Tim Cook book talk recording available for limited time
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Historian Tim Cook book talk recording available for limited time

The Museum of Health Care and the Hannah Chair at Queen’s University are proud to present an evening with Canadian historian and author Tim Cook, as he speaks to his newly released book, Lifesavers and Body Snatchers: Medical Care and the Struggle for Survival in the Great War

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Renowned Historian Tim Cook in Kingston this March to share stories from new book
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Renowned Historian Tim Cook in Kingston this March to share stories from new book

The Museum of Health Care and the Hannah Chair at Queen’s University are proud to present an evening with Canadian historian and author Tim Cook, as he speaks to his newly released book, Lifesavers and Body Snatchers: Medical Care and the Struggle for Survival in the Great War

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Teddy Bear Hospital Returns this Family Day
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Teddy Bear Hospital Returns this Family Day

On Monday, February 20 bring your teddy bear or other special stuffed animal to the Museum where trained “teddy doctors and nurses” will be on hand to examine and treat your toy's bumps, lumps, and bruises. Learn, laugh, and find out why doctors and hospitals aren't so scary after all! The event will include hands-on activities and crafts. Suitable for all ages!

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