Advancing Imaging Technology with an MRI Upgrade

April 17, 2025

Queensway Carleton Hospital has upgraded its MRI unit, bringing the latest technology to patients while also making an environmentally responsible choice.

Instead of a full replacement, QCH retained the existing magnet, which has a 50-year lifespan, and modernized all other components.

This solution provides the benefits of a brand-new MRI at a lower cost and with just one month of downtime, compared to six months for a full replacement. The upgraded unit offers faster scan times, lighter and more comfortable coils, and advanced AI-powered imaging that significantly enhances image quality.

The new MRI is improving both patient experience and diagnostic precision.

This upgrade was made possible by the generosity of donors to the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation. Every piece of medical equipment at QCH is purchased through community support. Learn how you can get involved at https://qchfoundation.ca/.

About Queensway Carleton Hospital
As the only acute care hospital in West Ottawa, Queensway Carleton Hospital provides quality care to half of the city’s population every year. QCH’s agility and collaborative culture enable it to respond quickly to the most pressing healthcare challenges facing its vibrant and growing communities through advanced programs that reinvent models of patient care. QCH has been named the #1 hospital in Ottawa by Newsweek magazine in 2021 and as a top employer in Canada by Forbes magazine. QCH acknowledges it is located on the traditional and unceded lands of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation.

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Media Contact
Natasha Curley,
Communications Officer
Queensway Carleton Hospital
ncurley@qch.on.ca