Stevenson redevelopment to include on-site MRI suite

Posted December 23, 2024

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A redeveloped Stevenson Memorial Hospital (SMH) will be equipped with a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) suite in the Diagnostic Imaging Department, it was announced today.

 

MRI machine is a non-invasive medical imaging technique that uses radio waves and strong magnetic field to show detailed images of organs, bones, muscles, blood vessels, and other soft tissues, which can help diagnose and monitor disease and injury and support in the creation of patient treatment plans.

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“We’re thrilled that Stevenson will have a full complement of diagnostic imaging services that will include MRI once the new facility opens,” said Barbara Steed, Interim President and CEO, SMH. “I know this is a service that this community will benefit from and will be another way that Stevenson provides quality health care services close to home.”

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The new hospital facility will be three times the size of the current building and inpatient bed capacity will increase by 20 per cent. The Emergency Department will triple in size and have its own separate entrance with enclosed Ambulance Bays. Laboratory space will be enhanced, surgical suites, inpatient rooms, diagnostic imaging, birthing suites and more. The design features significant use of natural light, modern features and new, refreshed gardens and green space. A new, elevated helipad will also be a part of the project.

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The best case scenario has shovels in the ground in 2025 and at least three years for its construction.

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