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Isolation instructions listing diseases, the number of days when contacts could have been exposed unknowingly and the period of isolation for the patient.THE MUSEUM OF HEALTH CARE AT KINGSTON. USED WITH PERMISSION.

Home to Canada’s largest collection of artifacts related to the history of health care, the Museum of Health Care provides visitors of all ages access to the secrets of our medical past. The museum offers guided tours through 10 fascinating exhibits that feature the evolution of nursing and health care from the 18th century, through the Great War and beyond. Visitors can also enjoy an interactive children’s gallery, outdoor walking tours and everything in between. Educators can take advantage of hands-on STEAM education programs that bring health-care history to life. Through an online collection catalogue of over 30,000 artifacts, and a curated blog, the museum provides virtual access to Canada’s rich health-care past. Located on the grounds of Canada’s oldest public hospital, just steps from Kingston’s beautiful waterfront, you are invited to experience wonder and discovery at the Museum of Health Care.

More information at museumofhealthcare.ca.


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