When you or someone you love needs answers about your health, timely and accurate diagnostic imaging can make all the difference. From diagnosing cancer and stroke to detecting injuries and monitoring chronic conditions, medical imaging is often the critical first step in a patient’s care journey.

Burnaby Hospital relies on a range of advanced medical imaging equipment every day, including MRI, CT, ultrasound, X-ray and other diagnostic technologies. As demand for these services continues to grow, it is essential that our equipment keeps pace with the needs of patients and care teams.

Today, one of our highest priorities is upgrading Burnaby Hospital’s MRI.

Burnaby Hospital’s MRI is one of the oldest in Fraser Health and is nearing the end of its lifespan. Upgrading and modernizing this system will help provide faster, more accurate scans, supporting earlier diagnoses, more timely treatment, and improved patient outcomes.

An upgraded MRI will deliver significant benefits for patients, including:

• Brain scans in approximately 8 minutes
• Cardiac scans in under 30 minutes
• Advanced AI technology that delivers more precise and consistent images
• A wider opening, feet-first scanning, and flexible positioning to improve comfort and reduce anxiety during exams

Medical imaging is one of the busiest and most essential services at Burnaby Hospital. Last year, Burnaby Hospital’s MRI performed more scans than any other MRI in Fraser Health, reflecting the growing need for advanced diagnostic care in our community.

As Burnaby’s population continues to grow, demand for all medical imaging services will continue to increase. Investing in modern imaging technology helps ensure patients receive timely diagnoses and access to the care they need, when they need it most.