2001 INDUCTEE Frederick Montizambert, MD Infectious Disease, Allergy & Immunity, Leadership in Organizational Development, Public Health, Health Promotion & Advocacy, Patient Care

Frederick Montizambert posthumously inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

Winnipeg, Manitoba

The federal government established the Department of Health

After years of tireless work and advocacy, Dr. Montizambert’s wish for a dedicated national department was realized.

Dr. Montizambert was tasked with establishing the Department of Agriculture’s first section devoted to public health

As a result, he was appointed Director General of Public Health and was responsible for the administration of quarantine stations throughout the Dominion.

Dr. Montizambert’s public health success did not go unnoticed

In 1894, he was appointed Superintendent of Canadian Quarantine stations.

Dr. Montizambert built a laboratory at Grosse Isle

This development allowed for faster identification of infectious bacteria.

Robert Koch discovered the cholera bacillus

This discovery facilitated a new age of public health. Dr. Montizambert was among the earliest physicians in Canada to embrace bacteriology and implement public health measures that target the elimination of germs, including vaccinations and the use of disinfectants.

At the age of 26, Dr. Montizambert became medical superintendent at Grosse Île

Faced with a growing influx of new immigrants to Canada, he set about the task of improving the station’s public health practices. He served in this role for the next 30 years.

After two years of study at the Université Laval, Frederick Montizambert pursued medical training abroad

He completed his medical degree at the University of Edinburgh before he returned to Canada to established his private practice.

Grosse Ile Quarantine Station opened

The station represented one of the few permanent establishments available for those looking to work in public health. Thousands of immigrants would pass through on seeking entry into Canada.