A Patient-Friendly MRI Experience from
St. Joseph’s/Candler

Traditional MRI machines can sometimes be difficult on patients. St. Joseph’s/Candler is changing that. We've added the region's first Discovery MR750w 3.0 MR system by GE.

This system is designed to help maximize patient comfort with:

• The opening is 17 percent wider than any other MRI in the industry, more like a CT
• The machine is much quieter
• Faster imaging time or more detailed images with a magnetic field is double that of traditional MRIs
• A table surface is like a mattress and designed to alleviate pressure points
• A coil array that allows feet-first imaging for all exams

In addition, this new system delivers uncompromised imaging capability for different specialties.
 

Neurology

• The improved resolution of 3T MRI technology reveals the structure of the brain in ways not possible on lower field strength scanners.
• 3T MRI shows microscopic details of the brain and nervous system enabling consultants to gain a greater understanding of neuropathologies. This can contribute to earlier diagnoses and treatments which can help patient outcomes.
• More definitive diagnosis for neurological disorders.

Orthopedics

• The extra power of the 3T MRI can reduce the need for invasive diagnostic procedures.
• It is particularly beneficial when imaging smaller joints - the foot, ankle, hand and wrist.

Cardiovascular

• Examines the size and thickness of the chambers of the heart, determines the extent of damage caused by a heart attack/progressive heart disease, detects the build-up of plaque and blockages in the blood vessels and assesses patient recovery following treatment - faster than traditional MRI.
• Faster imaging helps sick patients and may suffer from irregular heart rates who may have difficulty holding their breath during the procedure.
• Extremely beneficial in imaging peripheral vascular areas, such as the calf and feet areas.

Oncology

• Improved spatial and temporal resolution capabilities provide for improved detection and characterization of breast cancer.
• Full body imaging capabilities allow for thinner slices and higher resolution which provide for better lesion characterization, especially in images of the liver.
• Provides additional clinical information for treatment in terms of prostate cancer staging.

Kidney

• Patients with compromised kidney function can now be imaged without contrast for initial or follow-up visits, reducing the potential risk of causing injury to the renal system.

Make an Appointment

The new MRI is only available at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

11705 Mercy Blvd.
Savannah, GA 31419
912-819-2452