Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science celebrates 75 years

Hamilton, ON – On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 the Workers Arts & Heritage Centre in Hamilton will be the setting for a cocktail reception celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS). The reception will take place as part of a special exhibition, and will feature a unique display of artifacts, medical laboratory equipment, photos, documents, publications and videos. Since 1937, the organization has supported medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) and medical laboratory assistants (MLAs) with news, events, and information in regards to their professions. As the national certifying body and the national professional society, CSMLS has been “The Voice of Medical Laboratory Science in Canada.” Events to celebrate this anniversary are being held throughout 2012 and more information on each province can be found at www.csmls75years.org.