August 2, 2005

JAMESON OFFERS A NEW CHOICE IN MRI

New Castle, Pa. – Jameson offers patients a new Open Bore High Field MRI. The Siemens 1.5 Tesla Open Bore magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system gives Jameson Hospital patients a larger, more comfortable and less claustrophobic opening while capturing high quality diagnostic images that their physicians want.

            “The patient-friendly design of this magnet,” said Jameson Health System President/CEO Thomas White, “will make it easier to accommodate all types of patients which will potentially reduce the need to repeat and/or interrupt exams.”

            Problems with the previous MRI systems included fear of entering a closed MRI unit.  Many times, patients needed to be sedated or have their test done in an open MRI with low-field magnets resulting in lower quality images.

            The new open bore MRI at Jameson accommodates all size patients and eliminates anxiety and claustrophobia.  For many exams, your feet go in front and your head remains outside of the system.  That has never been possible before in open MRI. 

This is the most powerful Open Bore magnet in the field and is three times greater than the conventional Open, which assures that your doctor gets the most confident diagnosis.        

The New Open MRI is in a dedicated freestanding center by Jameson North Campus’s emergency department on Leasure Avenue.  Special parking in front of the new building makes it easily accessible and convenient.

            “We’re pleased to have this high-field, open-bore MRI provided to Lawrence County so we can capture very detailed images in a quicker, comfortable environment,” said Jameson Medical Imaging Director Jane Beight.

With 300 beds, Jameson operates as a full-service acute care facility offering a full continuum of health and human services in New Castle, Lawrence County.  To meet the needs of the public, the New Open MRI is accepting appointments and has convenient operation hours.  Please call 724-656-6116 for an appointment.