ST. CLOUD, Fla. — Orlando Health’s Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital has expanded its diagnostic capabilities with the opening of a new state-of-the-art Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) suite, aimed at improving patient care and access to advanced imaging services across Osceola County.
The newly unveiled MRI suite offers a broad range of diagnostic imaging services, supporting physicians in the evaluation and treatment of conditions related to neurology, orthopedics, and cardiology. Hospital officials say the investment represents a continued commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care close to home.
A key feature of the new system is its ability to perform advanced breast imaging using a specialized breast coil, which leverages magnetic fields and contrast enhancement to provide more detailed tissue evaluation. This technology enhances detection capabilities for certain high-risk patients and serves as a valuable complement to traditional mammography.
“Investing in advanced technology like this means better care, faster results and improved outcomes for our patients,” said Marc Lillis, chief operating officer of the hospital. “It is inspiring to see how these advancements will continue to improve the health and quality of life of the individuals and communities we serve.”
Designed with patient comfort in mind, the MRI system includes airflow technology to help individuals feel cooler and less confined during scans—an important benefit for those who may experience anxiety or claustrophobia. In addition, advanced imaging techniques reduce or eliminate the need for breath-holding during certain exams, helping to shorten scan times while improving image clarity.
The suite itself reflects a focus on creating a calming environment, featuring color-changing ambient lighting and a soothing water landscape mural intended to ease patient stress during procedures.
The addition of the MRI suite further strengthens Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital’s role as a growing hub for advanced medical services in Osceola County, providing residents with greater access to cutting-edge diagnostic tools without having to travel outside the community.
Orlando Health, a private not-for-profit healthcare system headquartered in Orlando, serves patients across Florida, Alabama, and Puerto Rico through a network of hospitals, physician practices, and specialized care facilities.
Español:
El Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital inaugura moderna sala de resonancia magnética y amplía la atención diagnóstica en el condado de Osceola
ST. CLOUD, Fla. — Orlando Health y Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital han ampliado sus servicios de diagnóstico con la apertura de una nueva sala de Resonancia Magnética (MRI), mejorando el acceso a imágenes avanzadas en el condado de Osceola.
La nueva MRI ofrece estudios para neurología, ortopedia y cardiología, reforzando la atención de alta calidad cerca de casa. Incluye tecnología de imágenes mamarias avanzadas con una bobina especializada que mejora la detección en pacientes de alto riesgo y complementa la mamografía.
“Invertir en tecnología avanzada significa mejor atención, resultados más rápidos y mejores resultados para nuestros pacientes”, dijo Marc Lillis, director de operaciones.
El sistema también incorpora flujo de aire para mayor comodidad y técnicas que reducen el tiempo de estudio y mejoran la calidad de imagen. La sala cuenta con iluminación ambiental y un mural relajante para disminuir el estrés del paciente.
Esta expansión fortalece el papel del hospital como centro de servicios médicos avanzados en Osceola, ofreciendo atención de vanguardia sin salir de la comunidad.
Português:
O Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital inaugura nova suíte avançada de ressonância magnética e amplia o atendimento diagnóstico no condado de Osceola
ST. CLOUD, Fla. — A Orlando Health e o Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital ampliaram seus serviços com a inauguração de uma nova suíte de Ressonância Magnética (MRI), aumentando o acesso a exames avançados no condado de Osceola.
A MRI oferece exames para neurologia, ortopedia e cardiologia, fortalecendo o atendimento de qualidade próximo de casa. O sistema inclui tecnologia avançada para imagens de mama, melhorando a detecção em pacientes de alto risco e complementando a mamografia.
“Investir em tecnologia avançada significa melhor atendimento, resultados mais rápidos e melhores desfechos”, disse Marc Lillis.
O equipamento também conta com fluxo de ar para maior conforto e técnicas que reduzem o tempo de exame e melhoram a qualidade das imagens. A suíte possui iluminação ambiente e um mural relaxante para reduzir o estresse dos pacientes.
A expansão reforça o hospital como um centro crescente de serviços médicos avançados em Osceola, oferecendo tecnologia de ponta sem a necessidade de sair da comunidade.
