New MRI machines, more imaging access at KGH: video

Apr 25, 2025 | 11:54 AM

Interior Health says as of today, more access to MRI scans is available at their imaging department at Kelowna General Hospital, meaning shorter wait times.

The technology embedded into two new MRI devices makes them quicker, while providing exceptional image quality.

A new, single-storey building was added to the existing KGH Medical Imaging (MI) department to accommodate a new 3T MRI scanner and 1.5T MRI replacement scanner.

Kelowna medical imaging services expanded at KGH – April 2025/Interior Health

The new machines at KGH will be able to perform up to 15,000 MRI exams annually, operating 17 hours a day, seven days a week.

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“Interior Health is delivering on its commitment to significantly improve access to MRI exams for people in our region,” Susan Brown, president and CEO, Interior Health, said in a media release.

With phase 1 of the KGH MI department expansion project complete, phase 2 is set to begin in early May.

Phase 2 includes renovation of the existing department, removal of the existing 1.5T MRI machine and upgrades to the patient/visitor waiting room. Completion is estimated in early 2026.

by Vernon Matters Staff

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