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New MRI magnet arrives at Oakville hospital Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) is upgrading its MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital's (OTMH) Samuel MRI Centre. A new magnet for the replacement MRI arrived at OTMH last month. Onlookers watched as a crane removed the nine-year-old, four tonne magnet, and replaced it with a new, more technologically-advanced model, the new Siemens Aera. The new MRI will be fully operational at OTMH this month and will be transferred to the new Oakville hospital when it opens in late 2015. "The new MRI will provide better image quality coupled with a faster imaging speed and, most importantly for our patients, an improved patient experience," said Dr. Robert Yu, chief of HHS Diagnostic Imaging in a press release. The new model has a larger opening and shorter tunnel, to accommodate patients more comfortably. "It nearly eliminates the claustrophobic effect that some patients experience with the older MRIs," said Yu. The new equipment also comes with a variety of additional features including auto-voice commands and patient-monitoring capabilities. "Its advanced-imaging capabilities will capture more precise images for a more accurate and timely diagnosis," Yu said. This is one of the latest recent equipment upgrades made possible through the generosity of the Beamish Family and the WB Family Foundation, who donated $5 million last summer to enhance Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Services at both the existing and new Oakville hospital sites. "This type of support enables us to purchase the most current technology so we can provide the best possible care to our patients," said Yu. HHS received Ministry of Health & Long Term Care approval last June to operate a second MRI unit. OTMH's mobile MRI scanner, permanently housed in the hospital's emergency department parking lot, has allowed the hospital to provide the community with access to Emergency, Urgent and Inpatient MRIs as well as some elective outpatient Health Oakville Beaver 19 · Thursday, August 16, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com scanning during the MRI Replacement and Renovation project. OakvilleShopTalk.com RegisteR start sh today, o & We'll s pping. hip it Shopping marathon today Specializes in: Helping Families Every Step of the Way! · Fertility Issues · Low Back/Neck Pain · Sciatica · Posture · Osteoarthritis · Pediatrics · Pre and Postnatal Care · Naturally Turning Breech Babies · Headaches/Migraines FREE! Wellness care for the entire family! 250 Wyecroft Rd., Unit 15, Oakville, ON Family Chiropractor/Acupuncturist Dr. Jenna Davis 905.844.WELL (9355) BLOGS AND VIDEOS ABOUT LOCAL SHOPPING www.acornhealth.ca drdavis@acornhealth.ca OakvilleShopTalk.com ABOUT LOCAL SHOPPING BLOGS AND VIDEOS ABOUT LOCAL SHOPPING pTalk.com Visit Oakvil eShopTalk.com often and stay up-to-date on the BLOGGING NEWS Don't have a QR SCANNING APP? Go to your app store and download the I-nigma app for free Overcome Visit OakvilleShopTalk.com often and stay up-to-date on theacademic BLOGGING NEWS difficulties Chisholm Academy High School offers a structured, nurturing environment for students with learning difficulties or who require extra support to be successful. Both academic and applied courses are offered and every student has an Individual Education Plan. CLASS SIZES of three to twelve students FACILITIES are modern and well-equipped with a new 30,000 sq. ft. building INDIVIDUAL EDUCATIONAL PLANS are completed for each student AFTER SCHOOL SUPPORT for elementary and secondary students ASSESSMENT AND COUNSELLING services provided by Dr. H. Bernstein & Associates e BLOGGING NEWS ING APP? nload the p for free Don't have a QR SCANNING APP? Go to o your app store and download the I-nigma app for free Grades 7 and 8 905.844.3240 | www.chisholmacademy.com Now offering SCAN to watch h their h i videos! id ! O Open QR scanning app on smartphone and scan QR code below using the smartphone's 1484 Cornwall Road camera | Oakville, ON SCAN to watch h their h i videos! id ! O Open QR scanning app on smartphone and scan QR code below using the smartphone's camera