Second MRI for Nanaimo hospital to reduce wait times
NANAIMO — A new MRI machine at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital is hoped to halve the wait time for patients in need.
The $5.5 million project was announced Wednesday, July 31 at the hospital, where head of MRI Dr. Brent Carson said it’s “outstanding news.”
The new machine is expected to not only significant reduce wait times, but also increase the number of complex scans for patients.
“The more complex exams that require expert operator skills are required to be done in the daytime,” he said. “By having two MRI’s we’ll be able to essentially double our ability to perform those complex exams.”