Caption
More than 80% of Canada's population are covered by preventive health services, of which "well-baby clinics" are a part. The philosophy of preventive medicine gained general acceptance in many parts of Canada during the 1920's. The past 3 decades has witnessed the spread of its practical application both in the larger cities and out into rural areas.
Release Date
July 21, 1959
Materials
Typescript with illustrations
Photographers
Photo FeaturesCollection
CMCP fonds
Credit Line
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography fonds, National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives
Caption
Mothers bring their children to baby clinics for periodic check-ups, receive advice and guidance for protecting their child's health.
Date
May 1, 1959
Accession Number
LAC-NFB88810
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011177045
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Services at "well-baby clinics" throughout Canada are rendered completely free of charge to everyone; were set up in keeping with the conviction that every child born in Canada has an inalienable right to good health.
Date
May 1, 1959
Accession Number
LAC-NFB88811
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011177046
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
At one of several "well-baby clinics" in Canada's national capital, a volunteer assists by checking baby's weight before thorough check-up by nursing staff and doctor on duty.
Date
May 1, 1959
Accession Number
LAC-NFB88817
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011177047
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Advances in medicine and development of health services have contributed to a marked improvement in health of Canadians in recent years. While improvements in health conditions have affected people of all age groups, greatest impact has been on the health of infants and children.
Date
May 1, 1959
Accession Number
LAC-NFB88825
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011177048
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Immunization against diphtheria, whooping cough, smallpox and tetanus is part of continuing health program. With the advent of polio vaccine, hundreds of thousands of youngsters have been inoculated against the crippling disease.
Date
May 1, 1959
Accession Number
LAC-NFB88831
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011177049
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Immunization against diphtheria, whooping cough, smallpox and tetanus is part of continuing health program. With the advent of polio vaccine, hundreds of thousands of youngsters have been inoculated against the crippling disease.
Date
May 1, 1959
Accession Number
LAC-NFB88832
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011177050
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Immunization against diphtheria, whooping cough, smallpox and tetanus is part of continuing health program. With the advent of polio vaccine, hundreds of thousands of youngsters have been inoculated against the crippling disease.
Date
May 1, 1959
Accession Number
LAC-NFB88833
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011177051
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Canada's birth rate is foremost among those of major industrial nations of the world. To keep these babies (almost 470,000 in 1957) alive and well during the first critical year of life is one of the major concerns of health units dotted across the country in all 10 provinces as well as in Canada's remote northern areas.
Date
May 1, 1959
Accession Number
LAC-NFB88834
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011177052
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Photostory #219: Canada's Well-Baby Clinics: The Right to Health
Photographers
Maker
National Film Board of Canada
Release Date
July 21, 1959
Collection
CMCP fonds
Credit Line
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography fonds, National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives
Main Text
More than 80% of Canada's population are covered by preventive health services, of which "well-baby clinics" are a part. The philosophy of preventive medicine gained general acceptance in many parts of Canada during the 1920's. The past 3 decades has witnessed the spread of its practical application both in the larger cities and out into rural areas.
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