Beaufort Memorial upgrading to new MRI

From staff reports

The MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) capabilities at Beaufort Memorial Hospital are undergoing an extensive upgrade, replacing existing technology with Canon Medical’s newest MRI system, the Encore Vantage Orian. During the expected fourmonth installation project, which began on February 20, a mobile MRI unit will be placed in front of the Cochrane Heart Center to maintain imaging services for hospital patients.

MRI scanners use strong magnetic fields, magnetic field gradients and computer-generated radio waves to create detailed images of organs and tissues in the body. MRI is a valuable tool for evaluating injuries, tumors and digestive dis-