Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) has some new equipment on the way.

In an announcement on Thursday morning by Minister of Health Adrian Dix, KGH will be receiving a brand new 3T Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine and will be replacing the existing 1.5T machine.

B次元官网网址淥ur government has taken a number of steps to improve B.C.B次元官网网址檚 health-care system, including significantly improving access to MRI services across the province,B次元官网网址� said Dix. B次元官网网址淭he addition of the new MRI and replacement of the existing MRI at Kelowna General Hospital means shorter wait times and better treatment plans for people in Kelowna and surrounding communities.B次元官网网址�

The number of MRI scans able to be done on a yearly basis at KGH is expected to more than double, from 7,000 to 15,000. Interior Health CEO Susan Brown added that this should significantly reduce wait times, and produce higher quality images that can detect everything from prostate cancer, to neurological disease to heart conditions.

With a total cost of $30.7 million, the KGH Foundation is providing $5 million, the Central Okanagan Hospital Regional District is providing $10.3 million, and the province is kicking in the final $15.4 million.

Construction will begin this summer, with an expected completion date of 2025. There is no planned service disruption expected.

Jake.courtepatte@kelownacapnews.com
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