BAYSIDE Radiology in Hervey Bay have invested in a new state-of-the-art Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner that brings some of the latest health technology to Hervey Bay.

Clinical Manager for Carlisle Health Group, Mr Michael Crook said “We are thrilled to announce that we have officially commenced MRI services as of May 4th and have already scanned our first patient.”

“The addition of this unit to Bayside Radiology is a major health win for residents in Hervey Bay and the surrounding areas. The latest MRI technology has incredible sensitivity, with quicker resolution and scan times. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest level of patient care, and we are honoured to be able to offer this important service to the community as part of our commitment to improve patient health access.”

The project has been nine months in preparation with the MRI scanner being ordered from American and a specialty room built during this time to accommodate. Due to recent changes in Federal rules for MRI, eligible scans will be bilk billed this important service and will reduce waiting lists.

Adrian Tantari, Member for Hervey Bay, said it was great to see local businesses putting patients first. “I am happy to see that Bayside Radiology has assessed the needs of their patients and recognized the positive impact that will come to the community by providing this next level, revolutionary MRI machine.”

The 3T MRI is a revolutionary MRI machine that offers a wide range of benefits to both patients and doctors. Its advanced imaging technology provides higher resolution images with greater detail, allowing for more accurate diagnoses. The machine also has a larger bore size and technology which reduces the scan time, making it more comfortable for patients especially those who may experience claustrophobia.