Minister of Health and Long-Term Care visits CSTAR

The Honourable Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, David Caplan, received a glimpse into the work done at CSTAR (Canadian Surgical Technologies and Advanced Robotics) during a tour of the facility on Nov. 21.

Arriving with Deb Matthews and Khalil Ramal, members of the provincial parliament for London North Centre and London-Fanshawe, respectively, Caplan and his group were taken through the simulation labs and shown the future home of the Kelman Centre for Advanced Learning.

“It was fascinating to see the amazing work done by the team of researchers and scientists at CSTAR,” says Caplan. “Staff and physicians at LHSC should be proud of the knowledge and expertise available right here in London.”

For CSTAR’s director, John Parker, the visit was an important step in raising the profile of the organization and helping the province realize CSTAR’s potential.

“The visit by Minister Caplan and the MPPs was a chance for us to show them both how much we have accomplished in the past and our plans for the future,” says Parker. “I believe the Minister was very impressed with the resources we have to offer and the direction we are taking.”