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Elmira, NY 14901
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Southern Tier’s Most Advanced MRI System Now Available at St. Joseph’s
In keeping with our commitment to provide superior diagnostic imaging and health care services to the Southern Tier community, St. Joseph’s has installed the world renowned Philips Intera 1.5 tesla MRI scanner. This is the most advanced MRI system in the Southern Tier.  As of April 19, 2004, St. Joseph’s in-house MRI service became available five days per week, Monday through Friday.
The Philips 1.5T MRI scanner provides:
• The same advanced technology used at many leading university hospitals including Johns Hopkins and Washington Heart Center.
• Superior quality images for precision diagnosis.
• Progressive equipment package allowing an expanded range of advanced exams including more detailed neurological studies, MR angiography and body imaging.
• Non-claustrophobic design with the shortest MRI bore available (not a long tunnel) and wider flared opening – more comfort and space for claustrophobic and large patients.
• Less noise than conventional MRI scanners.
• Faster imaging for shorter scan times.
• Weight allowance up to 350 lbs.
• Maximum quality with greater comfort and access.
• Patient call button along with intercom maintains level of communication between technician and patient at all times.
• Stereo system with CD player is available; Patients can bring their own relaxing music.
Call St. Joseph’s Radiology Department at (607) 737-7813 with your questions or if you would like additional information about our new MRI service.