An upgraded MRI suite at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre is now open, with improved imaging software and equipment designed to make scans faster and more comfortable.
Fraser Health says the $4.95-million project is expected to support more than 8,500 MRI scans annually, over 500 more than before. The Crystal Gala Foundation contributed $1 million alongside public and community funding partners.
MRI imaging helps clinicians investigate injuries and many medical conditions. The upgraded suite is expected to improve local access, though it does not mean every patient will receive an immediate appointment.
Source and credit: Reporting based on information published by Fraser Health. Abbotsford Local independently summarized the public announcement; no original interview is implied.