Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center’s new 3T Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) unit was lifted into the newly constructed MRI suite located in the Heart Center of Niagara on Monday.
The crane lift marks the near completion of the MRI Imaging Center of Niagara. Hospital officials say it will be the first 3T MRI technology available in Niagara County, setting new standards in diagnostic imaging and patient care. It was supplied by GE Healthcare.
The installation process, involved a precision crane lift of the more than 8-ton MRI unit into the new suite.
“The introduction of our new 3T MRI unit is a transformative moment in diagnostic services for the region,” said Joseph Ruffolo, president and CEO of NFMMC. This initiative will allow more residents access to top-tier medical services within Niagara, reducing the need for transfers to distant facilities.”
The MRI Imaging Center of Niagara aims to address health inequalities and improve patient outcomes through high quality scans, faster diagnoses and early detection of various conditions, including cancer at treatable stages. The advanced imaging technology will detect early stages of cancer disease, such as breast and prostate, cardiovascular disease and stroke with highest image specificity, as well as all musculoskeletal disorders and injuries. The completion of the MRI Center and the acquisition of this state-of-the-art MRI unit will significantly contribute to reducing health disparities and ensuring that patients receive the appropriate treatments they need.
The center is on track to be fully operational by March.