The history of health care in our province is a fascinating story of courage determination, bravery and often, great sacrifice - yet it remains one of he most neglected components of the story of our people. This book is intended to be a general introduction to the major events and people that have influenced health care in Newfoundland and Labrador. In these pages you will be introduced to men and women who not only changed how people were cared for in Newfoundland and Labrador but also those doctors, nurses, midwives, clergy, sailors, merchants, politicians, writers, fishermen, missionaries - and a host of others - who had an impact on the development and implementation of health practices. These men and women deserve to be remembered.