Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center have announced the addition of an “enhanced wide-bore magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner, with same-week scheduling available ” reports Vermont Biz.
The mobile unit will be on the hospital campus in Windsor, Monday through Thursday, every week. Aiding in the project are Valley Regional Healthcare in Claremont, New Hampshire and Alliance Healthcare.
MRI units allow 3D images of the body to be taken without radiation. Wide-bore units, like the one to be at Mt. Ascutney Hospital, is helpful for larger patients (the unit can accommodate up to 550 pounds) and those who experience claustrophobia or anxiety in smaller units.
Those who are seeking for information pertaining to the new wide-bore MRI system should contact their primary care provider or Mt. Ascutney Hospital directly at 802-674-6711.
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