April 29, 2008 - The Health Museum Launches Young Professional Membership Club
The John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science, also known as The Health Museum, launched its new Young Supporters Membership Club on Sunday, April 20 with a brunch at Bocados Restaurant and Bar on West Alabama.  A portion of the proceeds from the event went to the Museum’s annual fund campaign. more

February 21, 2008 - Maximize Your Genetic Potential at The Health Museum
Turn your Spring Break into a mind/body training camp at The Health Museum with a week of daily activities and special programming designed to increase your potential in maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle.  Each day, families will have the opportunity to enjoy hands on activities, listen to engaging presentations and enhance their sports skills in conjunction with the special, limited engagement exhibition, GENOME: The Secret of How Life Works. more

February 6, 2008 - The Health Museum Presents Decoding Genetics Speaker Series
The John P. McGovern Museum of Medical Science, also known as The Health Museum, will present a series of engaging talks which explore the science of genetics, its contribution to our understanding of the natural world and its implications and applications to our lives, at the Museum.  The series, Decoding Genetics, will complement the fascinating, limited-engagement exhibit, GENOME: The Secret of How Life Works, on view at the Museum through May 4, 2008.  more

January 31, 2008 - The Health Museum to Fill CEO Vacancy with Top Talent in Record Time
The John P. McGovern Museum of Health & Medical Science, also known as The Health Museum, has named Jonathan E. Iszard as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The news was announced today by Michael K. Jhin, Museum executive committee member and chair of the Museum’s national search team. more

January 15, 2008 - Explore the Secret of How Life Works at The Health Museum

Have you ever wondered what you have in common with a potato?  How genes affect growth and aging, or what your future children might look like?  Stop wondering and start exploring!  Scientists have mapped the human genome - a person's entire set of genes.  Genes are the secret codes, or recipes that make us who we are and that influence who we might become.  Experience the amazing world of human genes first-hand in GENOME: The Secret of How Life Works, on display in the Sue Trammell Whitfield Gallery at The John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science, also known as The Health Museum, between February 2 – May 4, 2008. more