Ramblings with a Medical Historian

Nicole Curry

I discuss the history of medicine. I look at the practices, practitioners, misconceptions and more. I also talk about working in a museum and reenacting medical history. I also throw in some local history from my hometown.

  1. 10/31/2022

    S03E02: A Brief History of Cancer

    In this episode, I discuss the brief history of cancer.  Make sure to check out "A Short Primer on Why Cancer Still Sucks" by Dr. David J. Stewart.  Website https://sites.google.com/view/ramblings-mh/season-3/episodes Contact/Socials Facebook/Instagram @ramblingswithamedicalhistorian Email - ramblings.mh@gmail.com

    27 min

  2. 09/29/2022

    S03E01: Residential Schools Part 5

    I'm back after my summer break. The summer is always crazy busy same with September but I finally found time to get the next part on the chronology of the Canadian Residential Schools System out to you. Here are links to the sources I used, more info and mental health supports. https://sites.google.com/view/ramblings-mh/season-2/episodes Resources Survivor helpline 1-866-925-4419, Hope for Wellness Helpline 1-855-242-3310 https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/ https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/news/2018/05/247-first-nations-and-inuit-hope-for-wellness-help-line-now-available-online.html https://nctr.ca/education/teaching-resources/residential-school-history/ Websites https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/timeline/residential-schools https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/residential-schools https://indigenouspeoplesatlasofcanada.ca/article/history-of-residential-schools/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Indian_residential_school_system https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2021/07/the-history-of-canadas-residential-schools https://www.lawnow.org/indian-residential-schools-chronology/

    15 min

  3. 07/01/2022

    S02E07 - Residential Schools Part 4

    Discover the timeline of the residential schools in the first half of the 20th century.  Resources Survivor helpline 1-866-925-4419, Hope for Wellness Helpline 1-855-242-3310 https://nctr.ca/education/teaching-resources/residential-school-history/ Website https://sites.google.com/view/ramblings-mh/season-2/episodes Sources https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/timeline/residential-schools https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/residential-schools https://indigenouspeoplesatlasofcanada.ca/article/history-of-residential-schools/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Indian_residential_school_system https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2021/07/the-history-of-canadas-residential-schools https://www.lawnow.org/indian-residential-schools-chronology/

    20 min
  4. S02E06 - Medicinal Medicines

    05/31/2022

    S02E06 - Medicinal Medicines

    During my reenactments, I sometimes discuss the medicinal medicines that were used in Northern Ontario before modern medicine.

    26 min

  5. 03/31/2022

    S02E05: Women in the History of Medicine

    Join me this month in learning about women in medical history during Women's History Month. Find out more about this episode here. Facebook & Instagram @ramblingswithamedicalhistorian Email: ramblings.mh@gmail.com Website: //sites.google.com/view/ramblings-mh

    15 min

  6. 02/28/2022

    S02E04: Residential Schools Part 3: Early Schools

    We are once again discussing the history of residential schools. Survivor helpline 1-866-925-4419, Hope for Wellness Helpline 1-855-242-3310 //nctr.ca/education/teaching-resources/residential-school-history/

    18 min

  7. 01/09/2022

    S02E03: Examination of Ancient Egyptian Medical Papyri

    This episode we discuss the ancient Egyptian medical Papyri.  Find out more about this episode here. Facebook & Instagram @ramblingswithamedicalhistorian Email: ramblings.mh@gmail.com Website: //sites.google.com/view/ramblings-mh

    17 min

  8. 12/16/2021

    S02E02: Residential Schools Part 2: Indian Act

    Residential School survivors help-line: 1-866-925-4419. Hope for Wellness help-line: 1-855-242-3310. FB & IG @ramblingswithamedicalhistorian. Email ramblings.mh@gmail.com https://www.nwac.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/The-Indian-Act-Said-WHAT-pdf-1.pdf https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/indian-act https://indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca/the_indian_act/

    24 min
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I discuss the history of medicine. I look at the practices, practitioners, misconceptions and more. I also talk about working in a museum and reenacting medical history. I also throw in some local history from my hometown.

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