JRMC to receive new mobile MRI unit

Published by admin on Wed, 12/13/2017 - 9:21am

JRMC is one of the first locations in Eastern Iowa to receive use of a mobile MRI unit. It will be available three days a week in Anamosa. (Photo submitted)

     UnityPoint Health – Jones Regional Medical Center (JRMC) will be one of the first locations in Eastern Iowa to receive a wide-bore mobile MRI unit.

     A wide-bore mobile unit is unique because it offers a larger opening for patients. The new trailer will be at JRMC three days per week. The MRI unit will be operational at JRMC later this month.

     “We have partnered with Shared Medical Services to improve the MRI patient experience at JRMC by bringing this MRI unit to the community,” said Cara Milder-Forbes, director of Imaging Services at JRMC. “This brand new machine and trailer has many upgrades specific to improving patient comfort including the largest bore opening on the market, noise suppression technology, customizable lighting and sound during your exam and in increased weight limit. I look forward to providing the best patient experience possible.”

     Patients will need a physician’s order to get an MRI. To learn more about this machine, contact Cara Milder-Forbes at 319-481-6369.

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