Columbia Memorial Health Unveils New MRI Technology
Luchy Edwards2025-07-15T19:20:47+00:00• Patients will benefit from enhanced imaging, improved comfort, and faster scans • The project was supported by community donors and a grant from HRBT Foundation HUDSON, N.Y., JULY 14, 2025 — Columbia Memorial Health (CMH) unveiled new, state-of-the-art medical imaging technology that promises an enhanced experience for patients at an event on Wednesday, July 9. The new Philips Ingenia Ambition 1.5T S advanced MRI machine allows for faster scans, superior image quality, and an immersive audiovisual experience, which helps calm patients and guide them through their exams, potentially reducing anxiety and improving overall comfort. The machine reduces acoustic noise up to 80 percent and incorporates positive, peaceful visuals for patients during scans. MRI exams are also up to 50 percent faster than other scans. The new suite is the latest addition in the hospital’s commitment to providing the highest quality care to the community and keeping pace with the latest advancements in medical technology. In late 2024, CMH installed an O-scan machine, a non-immersive MRI machine, at their Bone and Joint Center on Fish and Game Road in Hudson. The acquisition of the MRI machine was made possible by a generous grant [...]