Calling it a milestone day, Transforming Tomorrow Campaign chair Jeff Yurek Tuesday afternoon officially opened the MRI suite at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place just two months after the arrival of the MRI.
The highly advanced scanner employs powerful magnets and radio waves to produce detailed 3D images of internal organs and structures.
This will allow the hospital’s medical team to diagnose health conditions more accurately, detect diseases earlier, and monitor treatment progress with greater precision.
The event marks the beginning of a new era for healthcare in St. Thomas and Elgin, stressed hospital President & CEO Karen Davies.
She added the MRI will have an immediate impact on thousands of residents.
Davis noted, “This investment in technology is a testament to our commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.”
She continued, the addition of the highly advanced MRI scanner is pivotal for the future of healthcare in St. Thomas and Elgin.
Fundraising for the MRI suite was undertaken by the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation with a goal of $8 million, with 94 per cent of that target reached so far.
Yurek pointed out, “We also want to announce we are up to 75 per cent of the $1-million matching grants so far from the FDC Foundation. Another $250,000 to match and we’ll add $500,000 to our campaign, which should take us over the top.”
Davies applauded the fundraising efforts of the foundation and the community at large.
Mary Lou Crowley, President & CEO of the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation enthused, “Our community’s passion and commitment for advancing local health care never ceases to amaze me. Every donation, large or small, has helped bring this advanced technology to STEGH, ensuring better care for our families, friends, and neighbours. ”
Referrals for MRI services must be made by a health care provider.
For more information on STEGH’s MRI services, visit https://www.stegh.on.ca/hospital-services/diagnostic-imaging/magnetic-resonance-imaging-mri/ or contact your health care provider.
