Denni Brown loves the new Siemens Magnetom Altea MRI at Washington County Hospital. As the hospital’s Director of Radiology, she not only helped procure the new noninvasive technology, she was also one of the first patients to use the MRI.
“I was really impressed,” says Denni, who recently retired from Washington County Hospital after 30 years of service. “I need regular MRI scans to check my multiple sclerosis. Usually, it takes at least three hours to have three separate scans of my brain, neck and lower back. But with the new MRI, it only took an hour and a half. Kyle Arduser and the rest of the staff were great. They made me feel right at home.”
The Siemens Magnetom Altea MRI uses a large magnet, radio waves, and a computer to create highly detailed cross-sectional images of internal organs and structures. Its larger opening and shorter tunnel provides much more room during a procedure for patients who may suffer from claustrophobia. In addition, ceiling tiles featuring outdoor scenery have been installed above the MRI to help patients relax.
“I live in Fairfield, about a 40-minute drive from Washington County Hospital,” says Denni. “There are four other hospitals that are closer and more convenient for me, but Washington County will always be the hospital I go to for great care.”