25 Best Medical History Blogs and Websites

1. Circulating Now from NLM

Bethesda, Maryland, US
National Library of Medicine's historical collections have circulated to generations within the reading rooms of its current and previous locations in and around Washington, DC. Now, these collections - as part of the trillions of bytes of data produced and delivered by the world's largest biomedical library - circulate daily to millions of people around the world, including scientists, health professionals, scholars, educators, students, and the general public.
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297.8K⋅ 67.5K ⋅1 post / week Get Email Contact

2. American Association for the History of Medicine

US
The American Association for the History of Medicine (AAHM), founded in 1925, is a professional association of historians, physicians, nurses, archivists, curators, librarians, and others. The AAHM promotes and encourages research, study, writing, and interest in the history of medicine including the history of public health, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing and allied arts, sciences, and professions.
histmed.org
3.1K ⋅2 posts / month Get Email Contact

3. History of Vaccines Blog

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
The blog puts current events in historical perspective. Think of it as the 'first draft' of vaccine history, before that history moves to a more permanent place on History of Vaccines.
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4. Medical History

Medical History is a refereed journal devoted to all aspects of the history of medicine, health and related sciences, with the goal of broadening and deepening the understanding of the field, in the widest sense, by historical studies of the highest quality.
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1.8K⋅ 1.3K ⋅16 posts / year Get Email Contact

5. RCP Museum Blog

London, England, UK
Follow to find out more about our history and see our museum, archives, and library collections. Royal College of Physicians is England's oldest medical college. Today, the RCP continues to play a vital role in raising medical standards and shaping public health.
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796⋅ 6.5K ⋅5 posts / month Get Email Contact

6. JAMA Network » History of Medicine

Chicago, Illinois, US
Explore the history of medicine from the JAMA Network, including essays on the evolution of disease and illness and their perceptions by society.
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7. The British Newspaper Archive » Medical History

London, England, UK
This section features articles on medical history. The British Newspaper Archive is a partnership between the British Library and Findmypast to digitise the British Library's vast collection of newspapers. Search over 50 million pages from historical local, national and regional newspapers, spanning three centuries, from across the UK and Ireland.
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8. Medical Heritage Library Blog

The Medical Heritage Library, Inc. is a collaborative digitization and discovery organization committed to providing open access resources in the history of healthcare and the health sciences.
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2.4K⋅ 8.4K ⋅1 post / week Get Email Contact

9. The Center for the History of Medicine and Public Health

New York City, New York, US
The Center for the History of Medicine and Public Health, part of the Academy Library, promotes the scholarly and public understanding of the history of medicine and public health. Established in 2012, the Center aims to build bridges among an interdisciplinary community of scholars, educators, clinicians, curators, and the general public.
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6.5K ⋅1 post / week Get Email Contact

10. Museum of Health Care Blog

Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Based in Kingston, ON, our mission at the Museum of Health Care is to connect learners of all ages with Canadian health care's complex and intriguing history. Explore our blog to learn about select pieces from our 40,000 artifact collection, discover lesser known history about the medical profession, or take a look at our at-home educational activities.
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11. History of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland, US
Founded in 1929, we are the oldest academic department of the History of Medicine in the English-speaking world. We are dedicated to scholarship on the histories of medicine, disease, the health sciences, and their relationships to society.
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2.3K⋅ 5.7K ⋅1 post / week Get Email Contact

12. Historical Reflections: The Medical Heritage Center Blog

Columbus, Ohio, US
The Medical Heritage Center (MHC) is the special collections of the Health Sciences Library at The Ohio State University. The Center preserves, promotes, teaches and celebrates the health care legacy of central Ohio as the essential foundation from which the future of the health sciences is born.
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1 post / quarter Get Email Contact

13. CSHM-SCHM Blog

Canada
The journal of the CSHM/SCHM is the Canadian Bulletin of Medical History, a bilingual, peer-reviewed journal, with its own website. The Society and its journal are funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council [SSHRC] and by Associated Medical Services (AMS). AMS works to advance a Canadian healthcare system through innovation and technology while remaining rooted in compassion and our medical history.
cshm-schm.ca/blog
1.2K ⋅1 post / month Get Email Contact

14. British Society for the History of Medicine

US
Founded in 1965, the British Society for the History of Medicine is an active and vibrant organisation that welcomes all who have an interest in the study of the history of medicine. We strive to promote organisations and individuals involved in the study of the history of medicine and to provide a platform for presentation and sharing of ideas.
bshm.org.uk/blog
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15. AVMHS Blog

Ithaca, New York, US
Founded in 1978, the American Veterinary Medical History Society (AVMHS), is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting research, study, understanding, communication, and appreciation for the history of the veterinary medical profession, especially in America.
avmhs.org/blog
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16. The Armchair Historian Blog

Observations on the history of medicine and medical regulation. Blog author David Johnson serves as Chief Assessment Officer at the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB).
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17. New York Academy of Medicine News

New York, US
The New York Academy of Medicine is a leading voice for innovation in public health. Throughout our 175-year history, we have uniquely championed bold changes to the systems that perpetuate health inequities and keep all communities from achieving good health.
nyam.org/news
3.8K⋅ 5.2K ⋅1 post / month Get Email Contact

18. The Indiana History Blog » Medical History

Indianapolis, Indiana, US
The Indiana Historical Bureau's 'Indiana History Blog' informs readers about diverse history topics and the unique sources we use to research and write about them, such as correspondence, diaries, newspapers, patents, and maps. Here we share the anecdotes, little-known stories, and historical images we come across in our research.
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30.2K⋅ 2.4K ⋅1 post / year Get Email Contact

19. Medical History & Bioethics

Madison, Wisconsin, US
Since its founding in 1950, the department has maintained a tradition of excellence in the history of medicine where it is recognized as one of the leading research and educational programs in the field. In alliance with the History of Science program, it offers graduate study leading to M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in the history of American, European, and Colonial medicine and public health. Also available is a joint doctoral program with the Department of History.
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2 posts / year Get Email Contact

20. Indiana Medical History Museum Blog

Indianapolis, Indiana, US
The Indiana Medical History Museum is housed in the well-preserved 19th century Pathological Department of Central State Hospital in Indianapolis. Our mission is to present the rich medical history of Indiana by preserving the Old Pathology Building, collecting medical artifacts, and providing exhibits, publications, and programs.
imhm.org/blog
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21. Dr Alun Withey

Wales, UK
I am an (award winning!) academic historian of early modern medicine and the body, an AHRC/BBC 'New Generation Thinker', and a senior lecturer in History at the University of Exeter.
dralun.wordpress.com
5.8K ⋅3 posts / year Get Email Contact

22. The Quack Doctor

The Quack Doctor investigates the patent remedies, devices and therapies advertised in the past - from popular brands to medical frauds. The Quack Doctor website started in 2009 and looks at the history of advertised health products, health fraudsters and any out-of-the-ordinary medical happenings.
thequackdoctor.com
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23. Medicine, Health, and History

US
A Blog by Paul E. Stepansky, Ph.D. A Yale-trained historian of ideas specializing in the history of American medicine and psychiatry, Paul E. Stepansky, Ph.D. enjoyed a 30-year career as consulting editor and publisher for leading psychiatrists and psychoanalysts in America.
adoseofhistory.com
3 posts / year Get Email Contact

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