MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) creates precise images of the head, spine, abdomen, spine, and joints using a powerful magnetic field which is very safe for the patient.

Fairfield Memorial Hospital provides MRI services via a mobile unit through Associates in Medical Imaging. The mobile services partnership enables FMH to provide the community with the latest in imaging. The MRI mobile unit comes to FMH three days a week: Monday, Wednesdays and Sundays

FMH has recently upgraded their MRI mobile unit. The new 1.5 General Electric with HDI has features including High Definition, eight-lead coils, and 15x software enhancement. Due to the high definition platform it allows the data to be obtained quickly, which reduces motion and gives better clarity.

The new system still performs the standard MRI procedures but has the capability of performing MRA tests (imaging with detail for the arteries) of the abdomen and pelvis, renal and lower extremities.