Kelowna General Hospital/Vernon Matters Staff

By Vernon Matters Staff

Significant upgrades

Kelowna General Hospital completes major medical imaging upgrades

Jan 5, 2026 | 10:03 AM

Kelowna General Hospital has finished a major modernization of its Medical Imaging department, improving access to diagnostic services and patient care for residents across the Interior.

The redevelopment, delivered in two phases, added a single-storey building for new MRI equipment and renovated existing spaces to enhance patient, visitor, and staff experiences.

The MI department now features two advanced MRI scanners, allowing faster, more accurate diagnostics and supporting earlier treatment for patients across the region.

“This project puts people first by providing modern, reliable spaces for patients, families, and healthcare workers,” said Harwinder Sandhu, MLA for Vernon–Lumby.

Upgrades expanded the post-procedure recovery area from six to seven bays and improved comfort, privacy, and safety throughout the department. Waiting rooms and staff areas were also refreshed.

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The $37.8-million project was funded by provincial contributions of $20.1 million, $13.4 million from the Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District, and $4.3 million from the KGH Foundation. Volunteers and community support also helped, generating one million dollars toward the upgrades.