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Diagnostic Imaging

Magnetic Resonance

Imaging (MRI) Machine

Investment required: $4-million+ (for purchase & renovations to retrofit

the building)

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a medical imaging technique that uses a magnetic
field and computer-generated radio waves to create detailed images of organs and
tissues in the body. This provides better clarity of specific body parts compared to x-ray
or CT technology.

An MRI can be ordered for high-risk cancer patient screening, brain or spinal cord
injuries, to diagnose seizures, strokes, joint injury or brain bleeds. It’s a critical diagnostic
tool that provides information which often cannot be found using any other imaging

modality.
Having an MRI machine at GBGH will help us detect and diagnose illnesses earlier, which
means faster treatment and better outcomes for patients. It will bring care closer to
QUICK S TAT S
home for individuals who are unable to travel to bigger cities for testing, and ensure all 4,000 patients from our community travel (to
patients have equal access to this important service. Barrie, Orillia or the GTA, more than 40km
away) to receive an MRI

98 days (average wait time for Priority 4 as of
June 22, 2023)

24 months – anticipated build & install
completion, pending government approvals
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