Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) produces three-dimensional pictures of organs and tissues by measuring the energy released when a patient is exposed to radio waves in a strong magnetic field. MRI gives physicians both structural and functional information about internal organs. FirstHealth's MRI services incorporate the most advanced technologies in the field.

To accommodate patients who suffer from claustrophobia FirstHealth has an "open" MRI scanner that is much less confining.

Open MRI With traditional MRI machines, the patient lies inside a circular chamber while the scanning is being done. This can be difficult or impossible for patients who suffer from claustrophobia and for those who are obese. To accommodate these patients, FirstHealth has an “open” MRI scanner that is much less confining. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) produces three-dimensional pictures of organs and tissues by measuring the energy released when a patient is exposed to radio waves in a strong magnetic field. MRI gives physicians both structural and functional information about internal organs.