Bringing Canada’s healthcare story to life!
2015 ANNUAL REPORT
Table of Contents
Report of the Board of Directors Hugh Gorwill, President 4
Board of Directors 2015-2016 5 Board Committees 2015-2016 National Advisory Board 2015
2015 Museum Staff & Volunteers 6
Statement of Revenue & Expenditures 7
Philanthropy Report Ian M. Fraser 8 Ways to support the Museum
Curator’s Report Maxime Chouinard 9
Museum Manager & Program Director’s Report Jenny Stepa 11
Patrons, Donors, Sponsors & Grants 13 Museum History - Selected Highlights
Acknowledging Our Generous 2015 Supporters 14
Ways to Support the Museum 16
Cover photograph: a young visitor peers into a 1937 iron lung Interior front cover: Details from Aesculapian Society Annual Banquet program for Queen’s University, 1912, Museum of Health Care, 015017. Interior back cover: X-ray tube, 1920, Museum of Health Care at Kingston, 006030010. All Museum images credited: Cadia Chan, Jayne Henry, Kathy Karkut, Jenny Stepa. 1 © Museum of Health Care at Kingston 2015 he mandate of the Museum of Health Care at Kingston is to preserve material culture and enhance understanding of the Thistory of health and health care in Canada. In order to do this, the Museum acquires, conserves, researches, displays and interprets artefacts that help tell these stories. The Museum also serves as a primary resource for scholarly work on the history of health care.
This page, clockwise from top left: Detail from handwritten medical textbook (1820-1830); displays from new onsite exhibit Trench Menders: Health Care in the First World War; Curator Max Chouinard demonstrates a turn-of- the-century fluoroscope; a young participant enjoys the colouring station at the Teddy Bear Hospital Family Day Program; Docent Joyce Chiang shows off wax moulages at theSnot & Whatnot P.A. Day Program; Docent Shaelagh Cull presents artefacts at the From Madness to Mental Health Education Program. 2015 Quick Facts 3245 Museum attendance (4.5% increase) 3131 Attendance at education & public programs on and off site 20 Public events & programs 69,065 Website & online exhibit visits (Increase from 45,351 in 2014) 75,001 Video views on YouTube and Vimeo (176,736 all-time) 23,874 Blog views (29% increase) 2390 Readers reached through print and digital publications 264 New followers on Twitter (1590 total) 191 New Likes on Facebook (537 total)
748 Images added to the online catalogue 74 Object loans 3 Exhibits launched Glaxo Whole Milk Powder New Zealand origin, 1910-1920, 3 1980.18.332. Report of the Board of Directors Hugh Gorwill, President
The passing of Dr. James Low, the Museum’s Founder
n 15 February 2015, Dr. James Low, the Committee acts to Museum’s Founder, died in his ninetieth year. Dr. facilitate• The Executive the work of OLow’s interest in museolugy developed from his the Board and between membership on the Archives Committee at Kingston meetings exercises many General Hospital. This interest led to his involvement in Board powers to promote almost every aspect of policy. the Museum’s development from 1991, Committee advises on when he collected the • The Advancement strategy; fund-raising and museum’s now 40,000 communityfinancial development engagement. plusfirst artefactartefact collection. for the It stands as very unfortunate that he was not spared to participate management.• The Finance Committee acts on issues relating in the Museum’s to budget, cash flow, internal controls and risk upcoming 25th recommendations to the Board regarding H.R. issues. anniversary celebration • The Human Resources Committee presents in 2016. Dr. James Low upgrades policies with respect to development, growth and• The preservation Collections Committeeof the collection. creates, reviews and The Museum Board’s committees and the role and responsibilities of each: related to exhibits, events and educational programs for• The all Programages. Committee leads Museum programming organization. In 2015, the Board of eleven members met The Standing Committees of the Museum meet with a eight• The times.Board Theof Directors principal is role at the of theheart Board of the is to develop, frequency dictated by necessity. maintain and promote the mission of the Museum and to ensure its accomplishment. To this end, it discusses for their hard work and dedicated service throughout and approves recommendations brought forward by On behalf of the Board, I thank the professional staff the standing committees, and if necessary adapts these recommendations before approval. In addition, it 20152015. a The success. collaborative efforts of the Board, professional staff and many volunteers helped make delegates the active operation and management of the Respectfully submitted: Hugh Gorwill, President and Chairman of the Board Museum to the professional staff.
4 Monaural stethoscope, 1930-40, 997001111. Board of Directors 2015-2016
Hugh Gorwill, President & Chair Ian Fraser, Vice President Michelle Podhy, Secretary/Treasurer Gregory Baran Rhona Gale Kate Kahn Peter Milliken Sherri Robertson Walter Rosser David Tessier Ruth Wilson Board Committees 2015-2016
Advancement Committee Executive Committee Human Resources Committee Ian Fraser, Chair Hugh Gorwill, Chair Kate Kahn, Chair Hugh Gorwill Ian Fraser Peter Milliken Sherri Robertson Michelle Podhy Michelle Podhy Ruth Wilson Ex officio: Maxime Chouinard, Ex officio: Maxime Chouinard, Ex officio: Diana Gore/Deanna Diana Gore/Deanna Way, Ashley Ashley Mendes/Jenny Stepa Way, Ashley Mendes/Jenny Stepa Mendes/Jenny Stepa Program Committee Collections Committee Finance Committee Jane Errington, Chair Gregory Baran, Chair Michelle Podhy, Chair Gregory Baran Paul Robertson Hugh Gorwill Jacalyn Duffin David Tessier Walter Rosser Dorothy Farr Gael Young Rhona Gale Ex officio: Ashley Mendes/Jenny Elva McGaughey Ex officio: Maxime Chouinard, Stepa Kathy Karkut Ex officio: Max Chouinard, Diana Gore/Deanna Way, Ashley Mendes/ National Advisory Board Jenny Stepa Kathy Karkut
The Museum is grateful to the members of the National Advisory Board, whose objective is to advocate for the preservation of the legacy of health care in Canada and the role of the Museum of Health Care in achieving this goal. The members during 2015 were: Sarah Jane Dumbrille Arnold Naimark Ma i t l a n d , ON Wi n n i pe g , MB Alice J. Baumgart El i z a b e t h t o w n , PA, USA Peter Glynn Sarah Prichard Ki n g s t o n , ON Mo n t re a l , QC Lawrence Clein Re g i n a , SK John Meisel Boyd Upper Ki n g s t o n , ON Mi ss i ss a u g a , ON Ralph Crawford De l t a , BC Jock Murray Donald Wilson Ha l i f a x , NS Or a n g e v i l l e , ON 2015 Museum Staff & Volunteers
Museum Staff Volunteers, continued Administration & Visitor Ser v i ces : Daniel Peng, Office Support Ashley Mendes, Museum Manager & Program Director (Jan - Aug) David Tessier, Collections Jenny Stepa, Museum Manager and Program Director (Aug-Dec) Diane Buchanan, Nursing Group Diana Gore, Communications and Finance Coordinator (Jan-July) Donna More, Docent Deanna Way, Communicatons and Finance Coordinator (Aug-Dec) Ed O’Neill, Exhibit Advisor Cur a t o r i a l & Co l l ec t i o n s : Edwin Morelli, Gallery Attendant/Office Support Maxime Chouinard, Curator Emma Robinson, Gallery Attendant/Docent Kathy Karkut, Collections Manager Emily Gwiazda, Docent Jane Derrick, Database Manager Emily Welsh, Collections Rona Rustige, Curator Emerita Erienne Moriarty, Docent Francesca Brzezicki, Gallery Attendant Contract Staff & Students Gael Young, Docent/Collections Madeleine McKay, Margaret Angus Research Fellow George Katinas, Collections Shaelagh Cull, SWEP Summer Student Greg Baran, Special Event/Collections Lucy Gall, SWEP Summer Student Ismail Benchekroun, Gallery Attendant Sierra MacDonald, YCW Summer Student Jacalyn Duffin, Nursing Group Mariah Maddock, Queen’s Work Study Jack Yao, Gallery Attendant Kelly Buckholtz, Queen’s Work Study Janet Rosser, Docent Cadia Chan, Queen’s Work Study Joann Bombard, Nursing Group Veronica Youssef, Queen’s Work Study Jennifer Medves, Nursing Group Aminah Hannan, Queen’s Work Study Joyce Chiang, Docent Paul Hodgetts, Queen’s Work Study Judy Douglas, Nursing Group Viktoria Bobovskaia, Queen’s Work Study Katie Kwan, Docent Colleen Maillet, Queen’s Alternative Practicum Keanna Whetton, Docent Louisa Smith, Docent Volunteers Margery Low, Office Support Abbey Cressman, Docent Marilyn Boston, Docent/Nursing Group Alexandra Galanis, Docent Marionrose Savage, Nursing group Alexandra Sagan, Docent Mary Kelly, Docent Amanda Martyniuk, Docent Morgan Blizzard, Docent Anastasia Jakub, Docent Paige van Tassel, Gallery Attendant Ann Costello, Office Support Ralph Crawford, Collections Anna Smith, Docent Regatu Asefa, Docent/Education Anne Dilworth, Gallery Attendant/Docent Rhona Gale, Docent/Special Events/Education Anne Redish, Education Ross Irwin, Collections Anne O’Malley, Museum Assistant Sandra Jones, Nursing Group Carla Van Camp, Docent Sandra Khoury, Museum Assistant Sarah-Taïssir Bencharif, Translator Carol Hazell, Nursing Group Shaelagh Cull, Docent/Education Chelsea Fennell, Gallery Attendant Shivam Purohit, Gallery Attendant Claire Kelly, Docent Simone Marshall, Docent Claire McGratton, Office Support Tabatha Rutledge, Nursing Group Clare Rayner, Nursing Group Tabitha Renaud, Docent Curt Thompson, Docent
6 Statement of Revenue & Expenditures
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 2015 2014 Revenue Sustaining Patrons $ 35,775 $ 120,265 Partnerships 10,380 250 Memberships 5,501 5,540 Donations 73,967 52,232 Program sponsors 31,500 28,600 Exhibit programs - 13,000 Project grants 19,177 37,582 Ministry of Culture grant 24,051 24,051 Investment income 10,973 19,435 Operating grant - Kingston Association of Museums 70,000 - Other income 6,020 6,894 Amortization of deferred contributions related to capital assets 81,939 87,452 369,283 395,301
Expenditures Advancement program 1,492 1,878 Amortization 101,768 102,770 Amortization of fair value of loan payable 3,813 3,813 Curatorial and conservation 34 30 Dues 564 549 Education 2,508 1,455 Exhibits 8,399 28,302 Insurance 2,291 2,084 Office 7,137 6,614 Offsite storage rental 19,620 19,570 Professional fees 9,303 8,504 Public relations 961 6,885 Rent and operating costs 59,025 59,025 Salaries and benefits 177,705 150,899 Staff development 462 540 Travel 164 161 395,246 393,079
Excess (expenditures) revenue from operations (25,963) 2,222 Gain on the sale of investments 3,789 4,475 Change in fair market value of investments - unrealized (losses) gains (39,591) 5,482
Excess (expenditures) revenue for the year $ (61,765) $ 12,179 Philanthropy Report Ian M. Fraser, Vice Chair
quotation long attributed to St. Francis of Assisi on site and online are says this, “Start by doing what is necessary; then reported to members and A do what is possible; and suddenly you are doing patrons by newsletters the impossible.” throughout the year and As this report illustrates, the generosity of individual summarized in the annual donors, patrons, sponsors and partners has helped report for each year. To us do what’s possible and has been essential for the these Museum friends, Museum of Health Care to realize the vision set forth in we express our heartfelt its strategic plan and achieve its full potential. Private thanks. gifts allow the Museum to strengthen its extensive A sincere thank-you collection of medical artifacts, create dynamic exhibits, is also expressed to employ the latest technology, contribute to important Advancement Committee research on issues critical to humankind and innovate members and supporting on site and online in ways that inspire learning in Funds Raised by Source (%) people of all backgrounds and ages. This report acknowledges the many individuals, corporations and foundations whose contributions are vital to the Museum’s ambitious vision to educate and inspire future generations by preserving the legacy of health care in Canada. The graphs accompanying this report provide additional insight on the sources and uses of both the private and public dollars contributed in 2015. As in the past, the vision and mission of the Museum students,is achieved docents largely and through volunteers the efforts working of a indedicated a unique facilityprofessional near thestaff heart assisted of the by Queen’s contract University staff, work campus study Fund Allocations (%) – The Ann Baillie Building – a National Historic Site commemorating the development of nursing in Canada. The funds provided by the community sustain the development of the collection and the various public professional staff, facilities and programs, including the Throughout 2015, the Advancement Committee assistededucation this initiatives hard-working offered. team with its community privatefundraising sources and exceededoutreach $261,000efforts, producing (including another gifts designatedsatisfying financial for endowed result. fund Revenues purposes), generated program from sponsorships and other exhibit revenue approached $45,000 with government and project grants contributing almost $120,000 to the total. Overall, As we look ahead to 2016, and the Museum’s the Museum attracted more than $425,000 (before 25thstaff foranniversary their service year, this we year. welcome your continued the inclusion of capital asset amortization) to fund its interest and support as we strive to continue to do operations this year. the impossible…with the same spirit and dedication Progress annually is only possible because of the demonstrated by our founder, the late Dr. James A. Low. strong support it continues to earn through these relationships, and only when our members and patrons Respectfully submitted: Ian M. Fraser are kept well informed and actively engaged. The Chair, Advancement Committee development of the collection and public programs Curator’s Report Maxime Chouinard
with submissions by Kathy Karkut, Collections Manager ello everyone. 2015 was a busy year at the Museum of Health Care, as we opened several Hnew exhibits, acquired several unique items, and started to work on updating some of our equipment. I wish to thank our collections manager Kathy Karkut manager Jane Derrick for her many years of service to for her continuing efforts, as well as our database whom none of this would be possible. this institution, and finally to Dr. James Low, without
Hodgetts,Again I wish Ross toIrwin, thank Cadia all our Chan, volunteers, Emily W part-timeelsh, George staff Katinas,and seasonal Dr. David staff Tessier,for their Dr. help: Ralph Sierra Crawford, MacDonald, Dr. Greg Paul Baran, Dr. Ed O’Neill, Paul Robertson, and Gael Young. Kathy Karkut (Left) and Maxime Chouinard (Right) Exhibition development and Prescriptions, which have been a central part of our exhibitions. galleries for around 15 years. This project includes the ThisTrench year Menders: saw the opening Health Care of no during less than the Firstthree World different restoration of the interior space to make it closer to its War. Opened in February, this exhibition showcases original 1904 look, as well as introducing new content to objects and stories from the Museum as well as from the these essential exhibitions. community to illustrate the history of the Canadian Army Medical Corps, which saw action during the First World War. The exhibition was made possible through the contribution of the City of Kingston, Kingston Association
A Stubborn Illness: the health of the Macdonald family.of Museums, To celebrate as well the as Veterans200th anniversary Affairs Canada. of Sir John A Macdonald, the Museum chose to explore his life through an unusual lens, that of the health of his family. This small
Macdonalds as well as their contribution to Kingston’s Board game ‘Cherry Ames Nursing Game’ by Parker Bros, 1959. healthexhibition care explores institutions. the different This exhibition health concernswas brought of the together with the support of the City of Kingston Heritage Fund. Collections Development Toothless: A history of dentures. The Museum opened In 2015 the Museum received 41 donations totalling this small display on the surprising history of dentures. 941 objects that were placed in the main collection, The exhibit showcases many historical examples ranging reference library, education or prop collections. Storage from the 18th century to recent times, most of them from for our collection which numbers close to 40 000 objects the Crawford collection, and including unique items such as the dental cast of John Diefenbaker. This exhibition works diligently to ensure that our Museum continues to opened in November and received good reviews. It preserveis of course as limitedmany treasures and always of Canadian a concern, Health but our Care staff as was made with the help of Kingston and District Dental possible. Society. Some acquisition highlights for 2015 include: Sneak peak for 2016 Allemang Society Collection: the Margaret M. Allemang 2016 is a special year for the Museum of Health Care as Society for the History of Nursing was founded in 1993 we celebrate our 25th anniversary. To commemorate the event we are looking to renovate two of our permanent 9 exhibition: When Medicine Met Science, and Potions, Pills continued on page 10 Curator’s Report - continued from page 9 to document the history of nursing in Ontario. Objects -- Trinity Historical Society collected by Ms. Allemang were donated to our museum, -- Carnegie Free Library most of them coming from nursing sisters from the First -- Montreal Science Centre and Second World War. You can currently see one of the uniforms received on display in our Trench Menders Policy Revisions exhibition. Revising and updating our policies continue with a focus Gendron wicker bassinet: A multigenerational newborn on updating the deaccessioning and loans policies. bassinet was donated to our Museum. This object was With the help of our Young Canada Works student, used from around1900 to recent times by successive Sierra Macdonald, we completed our emergency and generations of the family who all inscribed their names at disaster preparation plan with “Hazards & Risks for the bottom. Working with the Collection”. Domestic Medicine: or A Treatise on the Prevention & Cure of Diseases. This book is a famous work by Dr. Outreach William Buchan and was brought to Canada by the Hyde- The Museum participated in many public presentations Clark family in 1845. It was kept in the same family until and displays this year, bringing our collections and 2015 and represents a fascinating example of domestic medicine practice in Canada. -- Graham’s Apothecary Museum: Maxime Chouinard gaveexpertise a lecture to different on the historypublics. of the apothecary trade, Collections Management showcasing some of the Museum’s items. One of our most important projects of 2015 was the -- Lennox & Addington County Museum and Archives: update of our collections database. Our current software Maxime Chouinard gave a lecture on the history of health has been in service for 15 years, thanks to the work of our care in the First World War to a group of visitors to the database manager Jane Derrick and the help of Queen’s Museum. University Library Services. As the current software could -- Kingston General Hospital Nurses’ Reunion: The not be supported anymore we had to invest in a new Museum keeps honouring its strong connection to KGH version which should be launched in 2016, and will allow School of Nursing. This year again we developed, created and installed a temporary exhibit at the Four Points Hotel collection increasingly more accessible. in Kingston for the Class of 1965 reunion. newDespite options this for we staff managed and researchers to complete making 210 revisions our large to -- QuARMS : Medicine in the making. Chantal Valiquette, items and added 305 new records and 748 images for a student from the new Queen’s university Accelerated 133 objects to the database. Route to Medical School program organized a special day at Queen’s Medical School to showcase some of the Collections Management – Conservation Museum’s Collections. The event was well attended and raised awareness and interest towards the Museum. First World War portable dental chairs. The chair’s frame -- Culture Days: Maxime Chouinard prepared a special wasIn 2015 corroded, we finished and its the transport conservation box and work canvas on one seat of and our back were stained. Our volunteer Ross Irwin completed surgeon, presenting some of the objects from the the cleaning with advice received from Queen’s School of Museum’shistorical presentation collection and in how which they he wouldpersonified have beena 1890s used Conservation. -- Ontario Medical Student Weekend: The OMSW took Loans placeto treat in differentKingston illnesses. this year in Grant Hall. The Museum In 2015 the Museum of Health Care loaned a total of 74 was invited to hold a booth to present some of its collections, which raised awareness among the students -- Canadian Fraternal Lodges Museum present. objects-- University to six different of Toronto institutions: -- Doors Open Kingston: The Museum once again -- Mallory Coach House opened its collections storage space to visitors, as usual receiving great comments.
10 Museum Manager & Program Director’s Report Jenny Stepa
with submissions by Deanna Way, Communications & Finance Coordinator
Veronica Youseef and Aminah Hannan have made
and online exhibits accessible to Francophone audiences.significant progressPublic Programs making Assistantsour education Mariah programs Maddock
programs to schools and community groups. And Advancementand Kelly Buckholtz Assistant have Viktoria enabled Bobovskaia us to offer hasmore helped prepare us for our 25th anniversary in 2016. Volunteers - The Museum depends on the hard work, dedication, and expertise of its many volunteers. Their tremendous contributions as researchers, docents, blog Deanna Way (Left) and Jenny Stepa (Right) writers, gallery attendants, special event assistants, advisors, and board and committee members cannot be measured. We wish to thank all of the volunteers who active over the past year looking at new ways have given their time in 2015 to advance the Museum’s toisitor better services engage and our administrative members, the staff public, have and been V mission. new audiences. Community partnerships, education Our in-museum and program visitorship programs, and social media allowed for a variety of Visitors - rose from 2014 with over 10,000 visits to our on- and opportunities for engagement and excitement about the history of health care. The People who Make it Happen off-site“...the exhibitsMuseum and of programs. Health Care was Whether they are the visitors who come to experience a great learning experience for the students! It was a great opportunity... volunteersthe Museum committed first hand, to the advancing inquisitive our individuals mission, it who is to see artifacts and participate in hands peopleexplore that the historyhave kept of healththe Museum online, buzzing or the staff with and activity and ideas this year. on activities related to the curriculum.” Staff - I had the pleasure of working with a - Grade 4/5 teacher remarkable team dedicated to advancement, administration, and visitor services in 2015. I’d like to express my sincere thanks to and admiration of Education and Family Programs, Tours, and Outreach Diana Gore, Communications and Finance Coordinator, understanding of the history of health care. and Ashley Mendes, Museum Manager and Program ParticipationThese activities in ourhelp programs fulfill our and mandate tours tocontinues enhance Director. As these team members moved on, we to grow. We welcomed 3131 participants and were delighted to welcome Deanna Way as the new Communications and Finance Coordinator. Deanna in 2014). Here are a few highlights from the year: brings with her an impressive background in museums accompanyingWe hosted the adults Community on and Livingoff site Kingston (compared Accessible to 2579 and has been an important contributor from day one. Museums Project, which involved adaptation of and Public Programs Assistants Shaelagh Cull and Lucy pilot programs for 10 of our education programs for Gall made excellent contributions to the Museum in the adults with intellectual disabilities. summer as they welcomed visitors, promoted tours and As part of our full slate of Family and Professional programs, and developed and implemented interesting Activity Day Programs for children and guardians, we programs for school, camp, and family groups. Together enhanced our March Break Program With they presented over 30 education programs to all ages Pump It UP! and delivered over 70 guided gallery tours. We are fortunate to participate as an employer in Queen’s University’s Work Study program. Translators 11 continued on page 12 Museum Manager & Program Director’s Report - continued from page 11 funding from George Weston Limited, the program E-Newsletters for Educators to keep our subscribers included hands-on snack preparation, featured local informed about events and programs. To subscribe
We were pleased to participate in several outreach newsletterlibrary.html. initiativesfitness experts, this year. and Sciencewas offered Rendezvous free of charge. Kingston, First visit http://www.museumofhealthcare.ca/explore/ Capital Day, and Doors Open are a few ways we’ve and timely website and social media content. This year sought out new and diverse audiences. Visitor Services staff worked to develop engaging Thank you the sponsors, donors, volunteer docents, 69,065 visitors from all over the world. Additionally, the Museumour website has traffic gained increased almost 200 by 45%new likeswith ona total Facebook of development and facilitation of these programs along with a promising 264 new Twitter followers. possible.public programs assistants, and staff that make the Our videos on Youtube and Vimeo have been viewed
Special Events and Lectures In 2015 we experienced a demonstration of the We run special events throughout the year and 2015 power176,736, of whichsocial media.is a 65% The increase Museum in viewswas approached from 2014. was not short of memorable moments. Some of our by CBC Radio One in Kelowna, British Columbia in events included: September about a pair of dentures from our collection. On Canada Day we celebrated with free family- Reportedly, they had found an old post on the Museum’s Twitter page about a peculiar object in our collection. of the exhibit, A Stubborn Illness: The Health of the They contacted the Museum for an interview about a Macdonaldfriendly activities family .in Visitors celebration were ofable the to official enjoy theopening day by pair of dentures that were crafted from deer teeth and participating in fun and educational activities and crafts. worn by a man named Francis Wharton. Collections On October 27th we held the annual Margaret Angus Manager Kathy Karkut conducted the interview and Research Fellowship Lecture Evening. The fellowship reached out to the BC community for more information recipient, Madeleine McKay delivered the lecture, about Wharton’s life. A few days later, the Museum Prisoners or Patients? Exploring Curative Labour in Kingston’s 19th Century Penitentiary and Asylum to a in the missing information. large audience in Watson Hall at Queen’s University. received a call from his niece who was willing to help fill The lecture drew on a variety of Museum artefacts from convict and patient labour. Brooms, carpentry tools, steel locks and even gardening tools can all be found medicalizing the everyday objects and routines of 19th- centuryin the collection life. and reflect moral therapy’s method of
Community Engagement To engage Canadians about the history of health care, we worked on expanding our online presence with the Museum of Health Care Blog. We had excellent students on diverse topics including WWI nurses, the historyblog contributions of multiple fromsclerosis, staff, and volunteers, historic methodsand summer of We received a variety of local, regional and national media exposure with coverage from CKWS News, The ourtreating all-time menstrual views of cramps. the blog Our reach efforts 61,599. were Read rewarded the Whig, The Toronto Star, CFRA Newstalk Radio, Kingston with a 63% increase in visitorship from 2014, making Herald, Queen’s Undergraduate School of Medicine Blog, subscribe via email. Snap’d Kingston, Kingstonist, Big FM Radio, CBC Radio blogWe at also http://museumofhealthcare.wordpress.com/ sent out regular editions of the BAILLIEbytes or One, and The Medical Post. E-Newsletter, Family Programs E-Notices, and Whether you subscribed to our e-newsletters, liked us on Facebook, or chatted with us on Twitter, thank you for your interest and your important help raising 12 awareness about the Museum. Patrons, Donors, Sponsors & Grants
Patrons & Donors: Associated Medical Services • Marilyn Boston • Jane Bryans • Canadian Medical Association • College of Family Physicians of Canada • Ralph and Olga Crawford • Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Queen’s University • Earl B. Connell Foundation • Jane Errington • Ian Fraser and Janine Schweitzer • Hugh and Carolyn Gorwill • Alan and Janis Grant • iSTORM New Media • Kingston and District Dental Society • KGH Nurses’ Alumnae • Carol and David Page • Lillian and Leroy Page Foundation • Michelle Podhy • Felicity Pope • Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph • Walter Rosser • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Sponsors: Anna and Edward C. Churchill Foundation • Dentistry Canada Fund/Canadian Dental Association • George Weston Limited • Queen’s University Faculty of Health Science • Rx&D Project Grants: City of Kingston Heritage Fund • Museums Assistance Program (Department of Canadian Heritage) • Veterans Affairs Canada • Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (Canadian Museums Association) Operating Grant: The Museum acknowledges with gratitude the City of Kingston Heritage Fund provided by the City of Kingston and the Kingston Association of Museums, Art Galleries, and Historic Sites, as well as the Community Museum Operating Grant provided by the Ontario Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Sport.
Museum History - Selected Highlights
1988 • Consultation & planning for the Museum begins. 2006 • Phase 1 of renovation and restoration of Ann Baillie 1991 • The Museum begins to collect artefacts. Building is completed. 1994 • Outreach gallery opens in Hall of Honour, Kingston 2007 • The tower and elevator are completed, achieving General Hospital. greater accessibility. 1995 • The Museum relocates to the Ann Baillie Building. 2008 • A permanent nursing gallery opens in two newly 1996 • The Museum establishes a Board of Directors. restored gallery spaces. 1997 • The Museum incorporates as a registered charity. An 2010 • Part 1 of Phase 2 of the restoration and renovation of outreach gallery opens at the Regional Cancer Centre. Level 1 begins. The Museum acquires the Dr. Ralph and 1999 • The Ann Baillie Building is designated a National Mrs. Olga Crawford Canadian Dental Collection. Historic Site. 2011 • The Children’s Gallery and temporary gallery open 2000 • Outreach gallery opens in Providence Care’s Mental 2012 • The Museum’s Board of Directors adopts Strategic Plan Health Services site. 2012-2016. 2001 • Outreach gallery opens in the Bracken Library at 2013 • A mobile app launches and a vaccination exhibit opens Queen’s University. in a newly restored gallery. 2002 • The Museum acquires the majority of the collection of 2015 • A semi-permanent exhibit on health care in the First World War opens. the Academy of Medicine in Toronto. 2004 • The Museum’s Board of Directors adopts Strategic Plan 2004-2009. 13 Acknowledging Our Generous 2015 Supporters
he Museum of Health Care gratefully acknowledges all of our 2015 Members, Gift Circle Contributors, and Donors. Thank you to all of our supporters for your ongoing commitment to the Museum’s work. This Tsupport ensures we can continue to preserve material culture and enhance understanding of the history of health and health care in Canada. In addition to our recognized contributors, we extend thanks to all our anonymous donors. The Gift Circle Richard Fleming Patricia Blair We are grateful for the commitment Alison Froese Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal of individuals and organizations who Arlene and Peter Glynn Surgeons contributed a donation well above their Marie-Andree Harvey Tom Challis Museum Membership. We would like to Carol Hazell Nancy Churchman and Bill Dobson recognize all levels of the Gift Circle that Joan and Fred Holmes Moussa Cohanim sustain our museum. Lola Hulton L. Bruce Cronk Anne and Harry Jemmett Katherine Crothers Associates Shawna Johnston Ruth Dafoe-Taylor* Elaine and Michael Davies Lynn Kirkwood Eugene Dagnone Ed and Sandra O’Neill Anne Mackintosh Mabs and Donald Delahaye William and Sherri Robertson Doreen Mainse Nicholas Delva Gordon Watt Paul and Katherine Manley Judy Douglas Nancy Matheson Jacalyn Duffin Partners Peter Milliken Sarah Jane Dumbrille Eleanor and John Anderson Jock Murray Mary-Kathleen Dunn* Margaret Chandler Sioban Nelson Eleanor Einarson John Drover Diane Peacock Jayne Elliott* Dwight Ferris Martin Perry Donna Fletcher Christa and Edward Istvan Diane and Hugh Pross Patricia and Donald Forsdyke Michael Knight William Racz Stevan George Margery Low Clare and David Rayner Kathleen Girard Heather MacDougall Jean Roughton John Goodall Diane and Al Moraler Marionrose Savage Donald Hay* Ontario Society of Obstetrics and Dan and Carolyn Sipes Charles Hayter* Gynaecology John David and Betty Jean Smith Hazel and Neil Hobbs Margaret and Karl Polk Howard Steele Tom Holmes Helen Roughton Margaret Stephenson Ted Hsu Charles R. Simonds Murray Taylor Marjorie and Gilles Hurtubise* Lynn Tomkins Donna and John Tweddell Omar Islam* Mel Wiebe and Lola Cuddy Deidre Waywell and Ted Toffelmire Mary James Ronald Wigle Richard and Wendy Johnston* Friends James Wilson Nathan Kaufman Jean Alexander Ruth Wilson Claire Kelly John Bachynsky Wendy Wobeser Hilda Lake* Gayle Barr and Peter Bryson Mary Lake Alice J. Baumgart Museum Membership David LeBrun Marilyn Bennett The Museum acknowledges with Louise Lee Bruce and Elaine Berman gratitude the support of its members. Nancy Lemon Marlene Blakeley * indicates a donation in addition to membership Phyllis Lewis Canadian Anesthsiologists’ Society Nittaya and Paul MacKenzie* Margaret Chandler Arlene Aish Barb and Don MacNaughton Jill Cruickshanks Alberta Medical Association Joan Martin Tony and Maggie Daicar Tassos Anastassiades Sandra McDonald Frances Day Anne and Peter Aston Shirley McDonald Thomas Echlin Brenda Bass and Doug Petty Elva and Robert McGaughey Dorothy Farr Nicole Beaudry* Elsie McKague Beverly Ann Bell David McLay* Barbara Bennett* The Medical History Society of 14 Diane Berry Nova Scotia James Birchard Acknowledging Our Generous Supporters - continued from page 14
Alan Morantz and Suzanna Keller* In Memory of Dr. James A. Low Nittaya and Paul MacKenzie Frances Morris Thank you to the friends and family who Dorothy and Donald Mann Ann Muir celebrated Dr. Low’s life by supporting Melba and Raymond Matthews Myrla Murray the Museum he founded. Gillian Mauger Joy O’Neill Eleanor and John Anderson Bonnie McCalpin Carol and David Page Anna and Edward C. Churchill Elva and Robert McGaughey William Paterson Foundation Mary MacInnis Queen’s School of Nursing* Anonymous Edna-May McKay Christine Rafuse-Brown* Anne and Peter Aston Bette Milne Marc Raymond Gregory Baran Nancy and Ian Milne Michael and Jennifer Raymond Gayle Barr and Peter Bryson Margaret Milner Judy and Robert Reid Sallie Bear V. H. Mody Marian Reid Irene and John Bernardi Douglas and Ethel Mulholland Paul Robertson and Edgar Tumak James Birchard Marian and Phil Neatby Alexander Robertson* Evelyn Blanchard Rose and Robert Nolan Alice Robertson Patricia Bogstad Ed and Sandra O’Neill Rona Rustige Betty and Doland Boone Susan and David Orgill Marie Shales Marilyn Boston Linda and Wayne Patry Theresa Shannon Joyce Boyd Eleanor and Paul Pencharz Michael (Albina) Simurda Dyan Brasington Josianne Pennington Douglas Slack Jean and John Bromfield Michelle Podhy Cameron Stevenson Margaret and Andrew Bruce Helen Pratt Marion Swan Canadian Nurses Association Diane and Hugh Pross Rose Switzer Katie Carmichael Margaret Proudfoot The Loyal Orange Lodge #6 Martie and Frank Cervenko Christine Rafuse-Brown Jean and Bernard Trotter Nancy Churchman and Bill Dobson Alice Robertson Anna-Marie Turney Norma Clarke Margery Robson Elizabeth VanDenKerkhof Ralph Crawford Stephen Roughton Marilyn Venner* Jill Cruickshanks Gary Rubin Hans Westenberg Elaine and Michael Davies Gillian and Stanley Sadinsky Ineke and Henk Wevers Frances Day Casey Schlegel Katherine Wheeler* Department of Obstetrics and Paul Seymour Carol Whyman Gynaecology, Queen’s University Claire and Peter Shragge Margaret Williams Henry Dinsdale Thelma Smith Akemi Yoshizawa Elisabeth Dobbs Jones David Soberman Mary Zadow Export Development Canada Harriette and John Stalker Ivan Zarenda Rae-Ann and William Freeman Shirley Steele Timothy Froats Margaret Stephenson In Memory Donations Katie and James Gaudino Judith Valberg By choosing to honour the memory Stevan George Sheila Waugh of a loved one through a memorial Arlene and Peter Glynn Hans Westenberg donation, these donors help preserve our Davina Golden Ronald Wigle healthcare legacy for future generations. Hugh Gorwill James Wilson KGH Nurses’ Alumnae Class of 1960 Elizabeth Gutelius Roberta Wright In memory of Nonna Weaver Helen Hatcher T. Wyatt KGH Nurses’ Alumnae Class of 1960 David Holmes Glennis Zilm In memory of Frances Dance Joan and Fred Holmes KGH Nurses’ Alumnae Class of 1960 Marjorie and Gilles Hurtubise Other Donations In memory of Sally Hallworth Christa and Edward Istvan We would also like to thank those who Carol and Gerald Murphy Olive and Charles Jeffs made generous general donations. In memory Leila Bauer Claire Kelly Nicole Beaudry Ed and Sandra O’Neil Rosemarie and David Kingsley Ian Gemmill In memory of Dr. Treleaven Barbara and Robert Kisilevsky Guide Dog Users of Canada Clare Rayner KPMG LLP In memory of Frances Morris Linda and Dean Lain 15 Elma Lank continued on page 16 Acknowledging Our Generous Supporters - continued from page 15
Kingston Academy of Medicine Dr. James A. Low Legacy Fund Phyllis Lewis Queen’s University School of English Arlene Aish Barb and Don MacNaughton Sharon Margaret Reitz James Birchard Paul and Katherine Manley Robert Reynolds Patricia Blair Carol and Gerald Murphy Douglas B. Smith Colin Blyth Sonilal Pancham Linda Teteruck Marilyn Boston William Racz David Walton-Ball Russell Boyce Christine Rafuse-Brown Carman Caroll Judy and Robert Reid Endowment Funds Tom Challis Lydia Parks Sahadat We express our sincere appreciation Lawrence Clein Marionrose Savage to those who chose to support the Moussa Cohanim John David and Betty Jean Smith longterm stability of the Museum. Jill Cruickshanks Margaret Stephenson Toni and Maggie Daicar Rose Switzer KGH Nurses’ Alumnae Museum Elaine and Michael Davies Richard Tan Endowment Fund The Estate of James A. Low Deidre Waywell and Ted Toffelmire KGH Nurses’ Alumnae Association John Drover Ronald Wigle KGH Nurses’ Alumnae Class of 1960 Marie-Andree Harvey Margaret Williams Charles Hayter Wendy Wobeser Nathan Kaufman
For more information on supporting the Museum: [email protected] ∙ www.museumofhealthcare.ca ∙ 613-548-2419 ∙ 32 George Street, Kingston, ON K7L 2V7 Ways to support the Museum
ur members and donors make possible our public and education programs, research, artefact preservation, exhibit development and Oso much more. Benefits of a Museum Membership Unlimited access to the public galleries Copies of the BAILLIEwick newsletter • Copy of the Annual Report with an invitation to the AGM • Published acknowledgement of your contribution • Invitations to all Museum events (optional) • Satisfaction of helping the Museum of Health Care! • • Gift Circle Supporters Friends (Membership + $100-$249) - Donation Receipt, Group Curator- Guided Tour (1 per Year), Donation Reception (1 per Year) Partners Scenes Tours (by appointment) Associates (Membership + 250-$499) - All the above benefits, behind-the-
(Membership + $500-$999) - All the above benefits, annual Patronsluncheon with professional staff, 10% in-Museum merchandise discount tour,(please complimentary inform staff in membership, advance) special receptions with guest lecturers (periodic), ($1000+) ability to- All host the event above at benefits, the Museum and individual Curator-guided
You can also contribute to one or more of the endowment funds that Microscope, 1870-1900, 997001624. ensure the long-term sustainability of the Museum: The Dr. James A. Low Legacy Fund, Dr. Margaret Angus Research Fund, John and Lillian Dodds 16 Fund, and the KGH Nurses’ Alumnae Museum Fund.
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