Faster Scans, Better Care - MRI Upgrade

At the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital, our MRI is used every day to diagnose injuries, detect illness, and help save lives. But the reality is — the demand is growing and medical professionals want to help more patients.

This year, the Moose Jaw Health Foundation will embark on an ambitious plan to upgrade the MRI at the hospital. Only through donor support can the Foundation upgrade the MRI to provide faster scanning ability to increase the number of MRI’s performed for patients in and around Moose Jaw.

Last year, 7600 patients received MRI scans at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital. Right now, we’re working with a good MRI system — but with the volume of patients and the complexity of medical cases medical professionals see, it’s time to take the next step.

The Moose Jaw Health Foundation’s Faster Scans, Better Care Campaign upgrades the MRI, we don’t need to replace the entire machine — we can build on what we have, modernize the system, and deliver faster for the people who count on and need the MRI for their medical issue. The number of MRI patient scans will increase by 25% to 10,000. With this upgrade:

• Scans will be significantly faster — reducing the time patients spend in the machine, which is especially important for seniors, children, and anyone experiencing pain or anxiety.
• Radiologists will also be able to scan more patients each day, which means shorter wait times for life-changing results.
• Advanced cardiac scanning ability will be available.
• Image quality will be improved with the upgrade.

Most importantly, this upgrade allows us to care for people right here in Moose Jaw, with the same leading-edge technology found in major urban hospitals — all without shutting down the MRI suite or undergoing costly renovations. It’s cost-effective, efficient, and makes a profound difference.

Donors will be helping us scan faster, see clearer, and provide better care in rural healthcare. Every scan tells a story. With donor help, we can tell it sooner — and save more lives.

The investment required for the upgrade is $210,000.

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