North Shore Magnetic Imaging Center is a joint venture between
Northeast Health Systems, Inc. (Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester and Beverly Hospital in
Beverly), and The North Shore Medical Center (Salem Hospital in Salem and Union Hospital in Lynn).
Since its inception in 1988, North Shore Magnetic Imaging Center has
become the premiere provider of MRI services on the North Shore.
The Center opened in February of 1988 with one General Electric Signa 1.5 Tesla scanner. A second
Signa 1.5 Tesla magnet was installed in March 1990 to meet the growing needs of the referring community
of physicians. These scanners are being constantly upgraded to keep current with technology available
through research and development. In 1996, a major upgrade on one of the Signa scanners to the
Horizon Echo Speed system was completed. This included a larger bore size, (up from 55 cm to 60
cm), and faster scanning times and capabilities.
Early fall of 1998 saw a major renovation to the Center with an addition of 4,000 square feet
and an installation of an
"open" MRI scanner. Currently, the Center is equipped with a General
Electric 0.7 Open Speed unit. The addition to the existing building included expanded
business offices, an inside patient waiting area and a room dedicated for film file storage. The "open" MRI
scanner has been a great benefit for those patients who could not undergo conventional high field
MRI scanning.
