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.
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.
Public Programs Assistant Positions Available for Summer 2025
This is a temporary full-time position from May 12 to August 30, 2025. It is funded through the Young Canada Works and Canada Summer Jobs programs. To be eligible, applicants must be full-time students who will be returning to full-time studies in the fall of 2025.
2025 SWEP Student Positions Available
The Museum of Health Care is hiring for various positions this summer. Spend your summer working in heritage!
Volunteer Board and Committee Members Needed
We are seeking passionate and dedicated Board and Committee members to collaborate with Museum Staff in advancing our mission and vision.
Teddy Bear Hospital Event Returns for Family Day 2025
On Monday, February 17th from 9-4pm, the Museum of Health Care will host its annual Teddy Bear Hospital Event.
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.
Selling Sex: HRT and Knowledge Transmission in 1940s Ontario
Today, I’ll be showing you a bit more about how HRT became a part of Canadian doctors’ work in the early-to-mid twentieth century.