Technological Advances Underway at NRMC Construction for installation of the new Magnetic Resonance Imaging device (MRI) at Nevada Regional Medical Center is well underway. The hospital is remodeling the existing radiology department to create a more private suite for patients undergoing an MRI service. “With this upgrade, NRMC’s MRI services will be highly competitive with that of hospitals in Joplin or Kansas City. Even more types of exams will now be able to be performed,” Todd E. Fine, Director of Radiology at NRMC said. The new MRI purchased from Sieman’s Corporation has a higher field strength magnet which will provide Radiologists with a higher resolution scan. This allows more in-depth images for the Radiologist to see. “With the higher field strength of this magnet, we will be able to do some things that we are not currently able to do such as the imaging of hands and feet. Additionally, the upgradability of the unit will allow us to continually keep up with the latest technology in MRI,” Dr. Roger Francis, Nevada Imaging said. Construction is expected to be complete in early fall and the first use date of the new equipment is scheduled for mid November.