The province is investing in a new MRI machine for Niagara Health.
A new MRI machine is coming to Niagara Health, thanks to the province.
The Ontario government is covering the cost of the machine and part of a $30 million commitment to support MRI services for patients.
Over the last ten years, the demand for MRI services has increased by about four percent annually.
Meanwhile, officials say have wait times have worsened, with 54 percent of cases completed within target times in 2013/14 compared to 39 percent in 2019/20.
Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff says the new machine is good news for Niagara.
"As a local MPP, access to quality healthcare has been one of my top priorities," said Sam Oosterhoff, MPP for Niagara West.
"The investment in operationalizing a new MRI machine for Niagara is a key part of our government's plan to end hallway healthcare, cut hospital wait times and build a better, more connected health care system that puts patients and their families first."
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